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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 569 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT, STRUT COMPONENT AND SPRING REPLACEMENTASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Assembly Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Assembly Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400  . See Special Tools .
  2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
  3. Install the strut to the coil spring and upper strut mount.
    4. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Strut Retaining Nut
    GM1079158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosely install the strut retaining nut.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Use a 45 TORX® socket to hold the strut shaft. Use the J-35669  to install the upper strut mount nut. See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the strut mount nut to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  6. Remove the strut from the J 45400  . See Special Tools .
  7. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
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