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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1209238 Size: SH
  1. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts.

    2. Important: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.

  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

    4. Object Number: 385558 Size: SH
  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

    5. Object Number: 851723 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the strut assembly.

    6. Object Number: 385564 Size: SH
  6. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
  7. Remove the strut.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the strut.

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


    Object Number: 1209238 Size: SH
  2. Install the strut upper mounting nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).


    Object Number: 385564 Size: SH
  3. Install the strut lower bolts and nuts.

    4. Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

       • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
       • The fastener develops 3 N·m (27 lb in) of torque/drag against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.
    If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

  4. Align the strut to the mark on the knuckle.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the strut lower nuts to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).


    Object Number: 851723 Size: SH
  5. Connect the stabilizer shaft link to the strut assembly.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Align the front wheels. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .