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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

    3. Object Number: 821347 Size: SH
  3. Use a wrench in order to hold the front stabilizer shaft link stud. Remove the nut and the stud from the bracket (1) in order to separate the link (3) from the strut.
  4. If the vehicle has ABS, remove the ABS wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Position the sensor to the side. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 821349 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front brake hose bolt (1) and the hose from the bracket on the strut. Position the hose and the bolt to the side.

    6. Object Number: 821091 Size: SH
  6. Loosen the 2 nuts (3, 4) on the lower side of the strut assembly. Do not remove the bolts.
  7. Partially lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the 3 nuts from the top of the strut.
  9. Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts (1, 2) from the lower side of the strut.
  10. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 821091 Size: SH

    Notice: Care should be taken to avoid scratching or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Damage can cause premature failure.

    Important: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts.

  1. Install the 2 bolts (1,2) and the 2 nuts (3, 4) to the lower side of the strut assembly:

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

  2. Install the top of the strut assembly and the 3 nuts to the strut tower.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 39 N·m (28.8 lb ft).

  3. Tighten the nuts and the bolts on the lower side of the strut assembly.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts and bolts to 220 N·m (162.3 lb ft).

  4. If the vehicle has ABS, install the ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 821349 Size: SH
  5. Install the bolt (1) in order to retain the front brake hose to the bracket on the strut.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 29 N·m (21.4 lb ft).


    Object Number: 821347 Size: SH
  6. Install the nut and the stud to the bracket (1) in order to connect the link (3) to the strut. Use a wrench in order to hold the front stabilizer shaft link stud.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 74 N·m (54.6 lb ft).

  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Measure the front wheel alignment. Adjust the alignment if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .