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

Disassembly Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Disassembly Procedure
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  1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool - J 45400 Removing Spring Tension From Upper Strut Mount
    GM851627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Place the strut assembly into the J 45400  . See Special Tools .
  3. Adjust the compressing arms to contact the coils farthest away from the center of the spring.
  4. Using the J 45400  , compress the spring to remove the spring tension from the upper strut mount. See Special Tools .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Strut Shaft Nut
    GM851628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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