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Assembly Procedure

    Fig 1: Strut Components
    GM2511340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the following components:
  2. Front Suspension Strut (5)
  3. Front Suspension Strut Bumper (4)
  4. Front Coil Spring (3)
  5. Front Coil Spring Upper Insulator (2)
  6. Front Suspension Strut Mount (1)
    7. Fig 2: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Slowly tighten the spring compressor (1) until the front suspension strut mount nut can be started by hand.
    8. Fig 3: TORX ® Bit And Special Wrench
    GM2452042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the front suspension strut mount nut and tighten it as much as possible by hand.
    9. Fig 4: TORX ® Bit And Special Wrench
    GM2452042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to tighten the front suspension strut mount nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  10. Remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
  11. Strut Assembly - Install - Strut Assembly Removal and Installation 
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