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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2020ACADIA SLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 76 (FRONT SUSPENSION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT, STRUT COMPONENT, OR SPRING REPLACEMENTASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

2020 GMC Acadia SL

Assembly Procedure

2020 GMC Acadia SLSECTION Assembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Front Suspension Strut Bumper (1) - Install
Front Strut Boot (2) - Install
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Front Coil Spring Insulator (2) - Install
Front Strut Mount (1) - Install
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Install the front coil spring (2) and the associated components to the CH-48845 Strut Spring Compressor (1).
Using the CH-48845 Strut Spring Compressor (1), apply tension on the front coil spring (2).
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Front Coil Spring Lower Insulator (2) - Install

NOTE:

Support the front suspension strut until the front suspension strut nut is loosely installed.

Front Suspension Strut (3) - Install

NOTE:

Adjust the CH-48845 Strut Spring Compressor as necessary so enough of the threaded portion of the front suspension strut rod is exposed.

Front Strut Rod Mount Nut (1) - Loosely install
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Using the CH-49375 Strut Spring Wrench (1), tighten the front strut rod mount nut to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
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Using the CH-48845 Strut Spring Compressor (1), release all tension on the front coil spring and the front strut mount.
Remove the front suspension strut assembly (3) from the CH-48845 Strut Spring Compressor (1).
Install the front suspension strut assembly to the vehicle. Strut Assembly Removal and Installation

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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.