Front
Disassembly
Caution: Do not allow absorber rod to rotate during disassembly/assembly. Use hand tools to keep absorber rod from rotating. If air tools are used, and rod is allowed to rotate, damage to absorber may occur. |
Caution: Do not handle top mount assembly by plastic portion. Handle top mount assembly by metal portion when removing/installing top mount from/to strut assembly. Holding top mount assembly by plastic portion may loosen snap fit of bearing components and cause bearing to fall apart. |
Before removing any of front strut assembly components, note alignment and orientation of all components to aid in installation. |
Ensure front suspension strut assembly is vertical in spring compressor. |
Use proper size socket to hold front suspension strut shaft while loosening front suspension strut shaft nut. |
If any of front suspension strut assembly components show signs of excessive wear or are damaged, replace those components. |
If front spring does not have to be serviced, leave spring in spring compressor. |
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Assembly
Caution: Do not handle top mount assembly by plastic portion. Handle top mount assembly by metal portion when removing/installing top mount from/to strut assembly. Holding top mount assembly by plastic portion may loosen snap fit of bearing components and cause bearing to fall apart. |
Caution: Do not allow absorber rod to rotate during disassembly/assembly. Use hand tools to keep absorber rod from rotating. If air tools are used, and rod is allowed to rotate, damage to absorber may occur. |
Ensure that front suspension strut assembly is vertical in spring compressor. |
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Rear
Removal
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Installation
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Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual > Battery Replacement: Battery Cable Terminal End Service
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