Chevrolet 20794267 Front Suspension Strut Kit

To remove the strut, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the wheel and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, detach the ABS harness from the strut. Mark the relationship of the strut to the knuckle for reference during installation. Remove the strut-to-knuckle nuts and knock the bolts out with a hammer and punch. Carefully separate the strut from the steering knuckle, being mindful of not overextending the inner driveaxle CV joint or damaging the brake hose. On certain models, such as Cobalt/G5 and HHR, remove the strut-to-body nuts in the engine compartment, while on ION models, remove the single upper mounting nut. Remove the strut assembly from the fender well. To inspect the strut, check for leaking fluid, dents, cracks, or any other obvious damage that would require repair or replacement. Examine the coil spring for chips or cracks in the spring coating, as this can lead to premature spring failure. Inspect the spring seat for cuts, hardness, and general deterioration. If any undesirable conditions are found, proceed to the strut disassembly procedure. To install the strut, guide the strut assembly up into the fender well and align the studs or locating pin through the holes in the shock tower. Install the mounting nut(s) to secure the strut in place. Slide the steering knuckle into the strut flange and insert the two bolts. Align the marks made during removal and tighten the nuts to the specified torque. Reattach the brake hose to the strut bracket and reconnect the stabilizer bar link. If applicable, install the ABS speed sensor wiring harness to the bracket. Install the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque. Finally, tighten the upper mounting nut(s) to the specified torque. It is recommended to have the front wheel alignment checked and adjusted if necessary.

Use a floor jack to support the rear axle on the side you are working on, positioning the jack head under the coil spring pocket.

Some signs of wear in struts or coil springs include leaking fluid, loss of damping capability, and chipped, sagging, or cracked coil springs.

Start by loosening the lug nuts and securing the front wheels with chocks. Then, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with jackstands. Once the vehicle is secure, remove the rear wheels.

To remove the strut, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the vehicle on jackstands. Then, remove the wheel and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, detach the ABS harness from the strut.

Some signs of wear in struts or coil springs include leaking fluid, loss of damping capability, and chipped, sagging, or cracked coil springs.