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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2008GRAND PRIX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 412 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Removal Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
    GM1209238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts.
    2. IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    4. Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    GM385558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts
    GM385564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the strut.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.