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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid scratching or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Damage can cause premature failure.
NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  1. Use engine oil to coat the threads of the 2 nuts on the lower side of the strut assembly.
  2. Install the following components to the lower side of the strut assembly:
    • The 2 bolts
    • The 2 nuts

    Do not tighten the nuts and bolts.

    Fig 1: Installing Lower Side Of The Strut Assembly Bolts And Nuts
    G01710889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the strut assembly to the strut tower. Secure the strut assembly using the 3 mounting nuts (2).
    Fig 2: Installing Strut Assembly To Strut Tower
    G01710890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the strut assembly mounting nuts to 39 N.m (29 ft lbs).

  4. Raise the vehicle.
  5. Torque the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts on the lower side of the strut assembly.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts and the nuts to 274 N.m (203 ft lbs).

    6. Fig 3: Installing 2 Bolts And 2 Nuts On Lower Side Of Strut Assembly
    G01710891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the following components to the strut assembly:
    • The flexible hose
    • The 1 bolt

      Tighten 

      Tighten the bolt to 29 N.m (22 ft lbs).

  7. Connect the ABS wheel speed sensor connector to the strut. Ensure the harness is connected to the strut.
  8. Install the ABS speed sensor. Secure with 1 bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 in lbs).

  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly to the vehicle. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  10. Raise the vehicle slightly in order to allow for removal of the jack stands.
  11. Remove the jack stands.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
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