Strut & Knuckle SCRIBING

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Strut & Knuckle SCRIBING
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  1. Scribe the knuckle along the lower outboard strut radius shown by the dotted line (1). Use a sharp tool.
    Fig 1: Scribing Knuckle Along Lower Outboard Strut Radius
    G01583109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Scribe the strut flange on the inboard side along the curve of the knuckle shown by the dotted line (2).
    Fig 2: Scribing Strut Flange On Inboard Side Along Curve Of Knuckle
    G01583110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Make a scribe mark across the strut/knuckle interface (3).
  4. Fig 3: Scribing Across Strut/Knuckle Interface
    G01583111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Match the marks to the components during reassembly.
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