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2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6
Strut Assembly: Reassembly
2000 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6SECTION Reassembly
- Fully extend strut shaft. Install dust shield assembly, spring and upper strut mount assembly. See Figure . Ensure spring is correctly positioned in spring seat and in spring isolator.
- Compress spring, guiding strut shaft through hole in upper strut mount assembly, until washer and shaft nut can be installed onto shaft. DO NOT overcompress spring. While holding shaft nut with a wrench, tighten shaft to specification using a Torx socket. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Decompress strut spring.
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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.