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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2007WAVE LT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARD, Y4M/MLMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 73 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT, STRUT COMPONENT, AND SPRING REPLACEMENTDISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLM

Disassembly Procedure

2007 Pontiac Wave LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard, Y4M/MLMSECTION Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  2. Use paint in order to mark the position of the spring relative to the strut assembly-to-knuckle bracket.
    3. Fig 1: Compressing Upper Strut Spring
    GM851627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the strut assembly to the J 45400  ( KM-329-A  ) or equivalent. Ensure the hooks are seated on the spring properly. See Special Tools .
  4. Compress the spring with the J 45400  ( KM-329-A  ) or equivalent. See Special Tools .
    5. NOTE: Do not allow the absorber rod to rotate during disassembly/reassembly. Use hand tools to keep the absorber rod from rotating. If air tools are used, and the rod is allowed to rotate, damage to the absorber may occur.
  5. Use a wrench in order to hold the threaded piston rod while removing the piston rod nut with the J-44626  ( SA9603E  ) or equivalent. See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 2: Strut Mount, Strut Bearing, Spring Upper Seat, Spring Upper Insulator, Hallow Bumper, Coil Spring & Strut Removed
    GM1241996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the following components from the strut:
    • The strut mount
    • The strut mount bearing
    • The spring upper seat
    • The strut cartridge upper cover
    • The bumper stop
    • The coil spring
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