Strut Assembly Replacement: Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the strut to the vehicle. Loosely install the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts. Install the strut to body bolts inside the fender well. Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft). Tighten the strut to knuckle nuts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).
  2. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle. Install the strut to body nut in the trunk area. Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft). Check the wheel alignment. See MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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