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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Traverse 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the stabilizer link at the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1852040 Size: SH
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (1) and (2) from the front strut (3).

    5. Object Number: 385558 Size: SH
  5. If removing the front strut to service any other suspension or steering component, scribe a line in the steering knuckle against the front strut. This will aid in the realigning the front suspension.
  6. Lower the vehicle to gain access to the upper strut mounting bolts.

    7. Object Number: 1852014 Size: SH
  7. Remove the front strut mounting bolts and nuts.

    8. Object Number: 1852028 Size: SH
  8. Remove the upper strut mounting nuts.

    9. Object Number: 1852129 Size: SH
  9. Separate the front strut from the steering knuckle.
  10. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
  11. If replacing the strut or the spring, refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1852028 Size: SH
  1. Position the front strut in the strut tower.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Install the upper strut mounting nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the mounting nut to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  3. Raise the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 1852129 Size: SH

    Note: If installing the front strut after servicing another steering or suspension component, align the front strut to the scribe mark on the steering knuckle.

  4. Position the front strut on the steering knuckle.

    5. Object Number: 1852014 Size: SH
  5. Install the front strut to steering knuckle mounting nuts and bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the mounting nut to 195 N·m (144 lb ft).

  6. Install the stabilizer link at the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.

    7. Object Number: 1852040 Size: SH
  7. Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (1) and (2) on the front strut (3).
  8. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
  9. Align the front end. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.