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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002IMPALA LSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2002 Chevrolet Impala LS

Removal Procedure

2002 Chevrolet Impala LSSECTION Removal Procedure

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.

Fig 1: Strut Upper Nuts

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel.
Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
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Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
Remove the strut.

Fig 3: Removing Strut
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.