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Assembly Procedure

  1. Prior to reassembling the strut assembly components, apply a small amount of lubricant to the strut rod and the inside of the jounce bumper. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  2. Position all of the strut assembly components loosely on the CH-45400  compressor.
    3. Fig 1: Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Tighten the forcing screw (1) until the front spring (2) is sufficiently compressed.
  4. Use a suitable tool to hold the strut rod and use the CH-42991  socket to install the front suspension strut nut.
    5. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Tighten the front suspension strut rod nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
    6. Fig 2: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the strut assembly (2) from the CH-45400  compressor (1).
  7. Install Strut Assembly - Strut Assembly Removal and Installation 
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