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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1990CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, 125C/MD9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - FRONTREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTRUT ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 125C/MD9
Strut Assembly: Installation
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 125C/MD9SECTION Installation
- Before installation, strut may be modified to allow for camber adjustment during wheel alignment. File bottom mounting holes on strut outer flanges to enlarge holes until they match slots on inner flanges. See Fig 1 .
- To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing strut assembly in steering knuckle, ensure scribe marks on steering knuckle are aligned with strut for proper lower adjusting cam bolt position.
- Strut-to-steering knuckle lower mounting bolts must be installed with the machined flats on bolt heads in horizontal position. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS tables at end of article.
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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.