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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1249 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Link At Strut Assembly
    GM851723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Strut To Steering Knuckle Nuts
    GM1237969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the strut to steering knuckle nuts.
  5. If applicable, reposition the wheel speed sensor/ABS harness and bracket.
  6. Remove the strut to steering knuckle bolts.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Strut Cap To Body Nuts
    GM1236967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper strut cap to body nuts.
    8. IMPORTANT: In order to prevent damage to the CV joint boot, place a shop towel over the CV joint.
  8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
  9. For strut replacement, refer to Strut, Strut Component, and Spring Replacement .
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