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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Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual > Vehicle Checks: Engine Cover
Engine Cover (3.0L V6)
Oil Fill Cap
Engine Cover Bolt
Engine Cover
To remove:
Remove the oil fill cap (1).
Remove the engine cover
bolt (2).
Raise the engine cover (3) to
release it from the retainers.
Lift and remove the engine
cover.
Reverse Steps 1-4 to reinstall
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