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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Sky and 2008 Pontiac Solstice. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the alignment pins in the upper control arm bracket are orientated 90 degrees with the shock absorber lower mounting holes.
  1. Install the coil spring, the insulator, the upper control arm bracket assembly, and the shock absorber to the spring compressor J 45400  , aligning all marks made in disassembly procedure. See Special Tools .
  2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut
    GM803179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the shock absorber retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: View Of Spring Compressor
    GM803178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shock module from the spring compressor J 45400  . See Special Tools .
  5. Install the shock module to the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
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