Pontiac 22064781 Front Suspension Strut Assembly

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To remove the struts, first, check for signs of wear such as leaking fluid or loss of dampening capability. Consider options like rebuilt or new strut assemblies that may be available on an exchange basis. Once ready, remove the strut and spring assembly and mount it in a vise, cushioning the vise jaws with rags or blocks of wood. Use a spring compressor to relieve pressure from the spring seat, following the tool manufacturer's instructions. Loosen the damper shaft nut while holding the shaft stationary with the proper tool. Lift off the bearing cap, upper spring seat, and upper insulator, inspecting the bearing in the spring seat for smooth operation and replacing if necessary. Carefully remove the compressed spring assembly and set it aside. For installation, assemble the new strut starting with the lower spring insulator and spring, followed by the upper spring insulator, spring seat, and bearing cap. Position the spring seal and bearing cap with the flats facing the steering knuckle flange. Install and tighten the damper shaft nut to the specified torque. Finally, install the strut and spring assembly and have the front-end alignment checked and adjusted if needed.

Install the strut coil spring assembly. Once the strut is in place in the strut tower, install the upper mounting nuts or bolts to prevent the strut coil spring assembly from falling back through. This may require an assistant due to the weight and awkwardness of the strut. If equipped, reconnect the electrical connector to the strut. Slide the steering knuckle into the strut flange and insert the two bolts, with the bolt heads pointing towards the front of the vehicle. Install the nuts, align the marks, and tighten them to the specified torque. On 1999 models, reconnect the stabilizer bar link to the strut and tighten the nut to the specified torque. Reconnect the brake hose and ABS harness brackets to the strut, tightening the bolts securely. Install the wheel, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque. Finally, tighten the three upper mounting nuts or bolts to the specified torque.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the shock absorber.