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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CAMARO L4-151 2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSUSPENSIONSUSPENSION STRUT / SHOCK ABSORBERSERVICE AND REPAIRSTRUT REMOVE/REPLACE
1982 Chevrolet Camaro L4-151 2.5L
Strut Remove/Replace
1982 Chevrolet Camaro L4-151 2.5LSECTION Strut Remove/Replace
Fig. 2 Front suspension exploded view. Camaro:
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1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and support lower control arm with a suitable jack.
3. Remove brake hose bracket and two strut to knuckle bolts, Fig. 2.
4. Remove upper mounting assembly cover.
5. Remove nut from upper end of strut, then the strut and shield.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten strut to knuckle bolts to 195 ft. lbs., and strut to upper mount nut to 50 ft. lbs.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.