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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 131 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Loosely install the strut to knuckle bolts (5) and nuts (3). See Figure

    Important:  Align the scribe marks in order to ensure proper alignment.

  2. Install the strut to body bolts (3) inside the fender well.
    NOTE: See Fastener Notice 
  3. Install the strut mount to body nuts (1) in the trunk area. See Figure

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).
    • Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 120 N.m (89 ft lbs).
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Check the wheel alignment. See CAVALIER & SUNFIRE in SPECIFICATIONS article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
RENDER: 1.0x

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