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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to rotate the upper strut mount cover guide to match the hole in the strut tower.
  1. Position the strut to the vehicles strut tower, using the alignment pin as a guide.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the upper strut cap to body nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

    3. Fig 1: View Of Strut
    GM851648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the strut to steering knuckle bolts leaving the nuts off.
  4. If applicable, place the wheel speed sensor harness and bracket to the bolt end.
  5. Install the strut to steering knuckle nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: View Of Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Nuts & Bolts
    GM866391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the link to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

    7. Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Link At Strut Assembly
    GM851723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Road test the vehicle and test for leads and pulls. If vehicle leads or pulls refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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