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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Epica 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1255685 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the rear strut lower nut-to-knuckle.

    4. Object Number: 1255686 Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear seat and rear strut upper nut-to-body. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement .

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255686 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear strut with upper nut-to-body and rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement .

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear strut upper nuts-to-body to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  2. Install the rear strut with lower nut-to-knuckle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear strut lower nuts-to-knuckle to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).