Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNA)

Fig 1: Strut Assembly (GNA)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
1	Steering Knuckle Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Using a suitable jack stand, support the front lower control arm. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the front strut, if equipped. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without F45) . Remove brake hose, connector and clip from the strut. Tighten First Pass: 85 N.m(63 lb ft) Final Pass: 60 degrees
2	Steering Knuckle Bolt (Qty: (2) Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. Replace with NEW only.
3	Front Suspension Strut Mount Nut Procedure Remove the plastic cap, if equipped. Using the CH 49375 wrench, remove the nut. Tighten 55 N.m(40 lb ft) Special Tools CH 49375 Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
4	Front Suspension Strut CAUTION: This component is equipped with torque-to-yield fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.