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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Front Suspension Shock Absorber And Front Spring Lower Insulator
    GM2028492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the front spring lower insulator (1) on the shock absorber (2).
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Front Suspension Components
    GM2028485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Assembly the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring upper seat (2), front suspension strut bumper (3), and the front spring (5).
    3. Fig 3: Strut & Spring Assembly
    GM932524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front suspension spring and related components in the spring compressor.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Properly Seated Fingers
    GM2028387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The fingers for the spring compression must be adjusted so that the spring is properly seated in the spring compressor.
  4. Adjust the fingers (1) for the spring compressor (2) on the front suspension mount (3) so that the fingers (1) are properly seated on the top of the front suspension strut mount (3).
  5. Align the upper spring seat, spring, and the shock absorber as noted during disassembly.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Spring Compressor Components
    GM2028530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using the J 45400  (1), compress the spring assembly (2) enough to install the NEW nut (3). See Special Tools .
  7. Install the shock absorber (4).
    8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  8. Install the NEW nut (3).

    Tighten:  For vehicles equipped with electronic suspension, tighten the nut (3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Tighten:  For vehicles without electronic suspension, tighten the nut (3) to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  9. Remove the shock absorber assembly from the spring compressor.
  10. Install the strut assembly in the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
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