Strut Assembly Replacement

Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement (Equinox) (Air Inlet Screen Replacement)Air Inlet Screen Replacement (Terrain) (Air Inlet Screen Replacement)




2. Remove the 3 upper strut mount bolts.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the brake hose bracket from the front strut. Refer to Front Brake Hose Replacement (Front Brake Hose Replacement).
6. Remove the stabilizer link from the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension).




7. Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts.
8. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the strut assembly to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the 3 upper strut mount bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Install the lower strut bolts and nuts and tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb ft).

Note: Inspect the stabilizer link seals for damage prior to installation. Replace as required.

Note: Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.

4. Install the stabilizer link to the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension).
5. Install the brake hose bracket to the front strut. Refer to Front Brake Hose Replacement (Front Brake Hose Replacement).
6. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the air inlet screen. Refer to Air Inlet Screen Replacement (Equinox) (Air Inlet Screen Replacement)Air Inlet Screen Replacement (Terrain) (Air Inlet Screen Replacement)
9. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (Wheel Alignment Measurement).