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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Pressing NEW Stud Into NEW Yoke
    GM3763144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • A NEW front suspension strut yoke may not come with steering knuckle king pin bushing studs installed. NEW studs must be installed by the technician using a press.
    • When REPLACING a front suspension strut yoke, always install NEW steering knuckle king pin bushing studs. DO NOT replace the OLD studs in an existing yoke. If the OLD studs in a yoke are damaged, replace with a NEW yoke and NEW studs.
  1. To press the NEW steering knuckle king pin bushing studs into a NEW front suspension strut yoke, perform the following steps:
    1. Place one NEW stud onto the surface of a press.
    2. Place the NEW yoke (1) upside down over the NEW stud.
    3. Use a suitable deep well socket (2) as a receiving cup for the NEW stud.
    4. Use the press (3) to press the NEW yoke until the NEW stud is fully seated.
    5. Repeat the process for the second NEW stud.
    2. Fig 2: Front Suspension Strut Yoke
    GM3763140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Position the front suspension strut yoke (1) on the vehicle.
    3. Fig 3: Front Shock Assembly
    GM2431186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Connect the strut assembly (4) to the front suspension strut yoke. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation (GNB) .
    4. Fig 4: Front Lower Control Arm, Nuts And Bolts
    GM2381096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Connect the front lower control arm (2) to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .
    5. Fig 5: Wheel Speed Sensor
    GM2740071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the front wheel speed sensor (1) in the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without F45) or Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (With F45) .
    6. Fig 6: Electrical Suspension Front Position Sensor & Connector
    GM2841735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. If equipped, Connect the electronic front suspension wiring harness (2) to the strut assembly.
    7. Fig 7: Brake Rotor
    GM2332713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the front brake rotor (1) on the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61) Or Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64) .
    8. Fig 8: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2236820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Connect the front wheel drive shaft (1) to the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
    9. Fig 9: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
    GM3763168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rod (3) to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  10. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
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