Special Tools
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Disassembly Procedure
6.1. Remove the strut mount insulator assembly (2). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.2. Remove the strut mount bearing assembly (3). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.3. Remove the bumper (4). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.4. Remove the insulator (5). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.5. Remove the spring (6) with CH-6068 tensioner (1).
6.6. Remove the spring tension using the CH-6068 tensioner . Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.7. Remove the strut (7) from CH-6066 holder (8).
Assembly Procedure
2.1. Install the strut (7) to the CH-6066 holder (8).
2.2. Install the spring (6) to the CH-6068 tensioner (1), compress spring to remove the spring tension.
2.3. Install the spring (6) to the strut (7).
2.4. Install the insulator (5) to the strut (7).
2.5. Install the bumper (4) to the strut (7).
2.6. Install the strut mount bearing (3) to the strut (7).
2.7. Install the mount insulator assembly (2) to the strut (7).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and
road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6mm (1/16 in) or less
of tread rem ...
OnStar® Destination Download
The destination download lets an OnStar® subscriber ask an OnStar Advisor to
download a destination to the navigation system. OnStar will send address information
and location coordinates of the destination into the navigation system.
Using Destination Download
If the navigation radio screen i ...
Seat Belt Latch Stop Installation
Preliminary Procedure
Locate the hole in the seat belt webbing where the original seat belt
stop button was located.
If the original hole in the seat belt webbing is not visible, perform
the following:
If either the right or left stop button is missing use the opposing seat
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