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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 150 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT AND KNUCKLE SCRIBING
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Strut and Knuckle Scribing

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Strut and Knuckle Scribing
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Fig 1: Identifying Scribing Strut and Knuckle (1 Of 3)
G01580065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Scribe the knuckle along the lower outboard strut radius shown by the dotted line (1). Use a sharp tool.
  2. Scribe the strut flange on the inboard side along the curve of the knuckle shown by the dotted line (2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Scribing Strut and Knuckle (2 Of 3)
    G01580066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Make a scribe, mark across the strut/knuckle interface (3).
    Fig 3: Identifying Scribing Strut and Knuckle (3 Of 3)
    G01580067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Match the marks to the components during reassembly.
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