Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Suspension Strut Assembly R&R
Front
Removal
1. |
Remove front suspension strut mount
nuts and bolt, Fig. 1. |
2. |
Remove front tire and wheel assembly. |
3. |
Separate front brake hose bracket at
strut assembly, Fig. 2. |
4. |
Separate front stabilizer shaft link
at strut assembly, Fig. 3. |
5. |
Remove front suspension strut nuts
and bolts, Fig. 4. |
6. |
Remove front suspension strut assembly
from vehicle. |
7. |
Transfer components, as required. |
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Installation
1. |
Position front suspension strut assembly
on vehicle. |
2. |
Install front suspension strut bolts
and nuts and torque nuts to 137 ft. lbs. |
3. |
Install front suspension strut mount
nuts and bolt and torque to 18 ft. lbs. |
4. |
Install front stabilizer shaft link
at strut assembly. |
5. |
Install front brake hose bracket at
strut assembly. |
6. |
Install front tire and wheel assembly. |
7. |
Measure and adjust wheel alignment. |
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Fig.
1

Fig.
2

Fig.
3

Fig.
4
Rear
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
3.
Remove lower shock bolt, Fig.
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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 allowe ...