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

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal 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. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Scribe the strut to the knuckle. See STRUT AND KNUCKLE SCRIBING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION in FRONT SUSPENSION article.
  4. Remove the strut mount to body nut (1) in the trunk area.
  5. Remove the strut bolts (3) from inside the fender well.
    Fig 1: Removing Strut Mount From Body
    G01583132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the strut knuckle bolts (5) and nuts (3) from the strut (1).
  7. Remove the strut (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Strut From Vehicle.
    G01583133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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