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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Front Shock Assembly
    GM2431186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the strut assembly (4) in the front suspension strut yoke.
    2. CAUTION:

    Be sure to orient the bolt so the head of the bolt is forward in vehicle and the nut is rearward in the vehicle. Failure to orient the bolt and nut correctly may cause the bolt to come into contact with the brake hose causing premature wear of the hose. 

  2. Install the bracket (2) and front suspension strut yoke bolt (3).
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the front suspension strut yoke nut (1) and tighten to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    4. Fig 2: Front Suspension Strut Assembly
    GM2430506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the strut assembly (1) and front suspension strut yoke on the vehicle.
    5. Fig 3: Front Suspension Strut Mount
    GM2911727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Lower the vehicle and position the front suspension strut bumper stop (3) on the strut assembly tower.
    6. NOTE:

    Do not tighten the front suspension strut mount nut to specification until the vehicle is completely on the ground.

  6. Start the front suspension strut mount nut (2) by hand but do not tighten to specification.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  8. Connect the lower control arm to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .
  9. Install the front wheel speed sensor in the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without F45) or Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (With F45) .
  10. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61) Or Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64) .
  11. Install the front brake hose in the bracket on the strut assembly.
  12. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  13. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  14. Connect the front wheel drive shaft to the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
  15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  16. Lower the vehicle until the vehicle is resting fully on the ground.
    17. Fig 4: Front Suspension Strut Mount
    GM2911727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Use the CH-49375  spanner to install the front suspension strut mount nut (2) and tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
  18. Install the front suspension strut mount nut cap (1).
  19. Measure and adjust the front wheel alignment specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications .
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