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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 756 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the strut upper nuts.

    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 .
    Fig 1: Removing Strut Upper Nuts
    G01490299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    G01490300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the strut.
    Fig 3: Removing Strut, Lower Bolts & Nuts
    G01490301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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