Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove Front Suspension Strut Upper Mounting Cap (1)
DISCARD the cap.
- Remove the front suspension strut bumper stop (1).
- Remove the front suspension strut mount upper cup (2).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V)
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (V-Series)
- Remove the front wheel speed sensor harness clip (1) from the front strut assembly bracket.
- Remove the front brake hose clip (1) from the front strut assembly bracket. Refer to Front Brake Hose Replacement (JE5)Front Brake Hose Replacement (J55)Front Brake Hose Replacement (J6G)
- Remove Front Stabilizer Shaft Link (1) @ Strut Assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Non V-Series) Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (V-Series)
- Remove Front Suspension Strut Nuts (1) (Qty: 2)
- Remove Front Suspension Strut Bolts (2) (Qty: 2)
- Partially lower the vehicle.
- Remove Front Suspension Strut Upper Mounting Nuts (1) (Qty: 3)
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove Front Suspension Strut (1)
- Transfer components as necessary.
NOTE:
Some vehicles may NOT have a front suspension strut upper mounting cap. If no cap is present then continue to Step 2.
NOTE:
If the front suspension strut mount upper cup and front suspension strut bumper stop are NOT already installed then continue to Step 4.