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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1427 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT, STRUT COMPONENT, OR SPRING REPLACEMENTDISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard
Disassembly Procedure
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Disassembly Procedure
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- Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
- Place the strut assembly into the J 45400 strut spring compressor.
- Adjust the compressing arms to contact the coils farthest away from the center of the spring.
- Using the J 45400 strut spring compressor, compress the spring to remove the spring tension from the upper strut mount.
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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.