Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Strut Assembly Removal and Installation Strut Assembly

Removal Procedure

Remove the 3-upper strut mount bolts.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the strut assembly.

Remove the stabilizer link nut and separate the link from the strut assembly.

Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts.Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.Installation Procedure

Position the strut assembly to the vehicle.

Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.

Install the lower strut bolts and nuts and tighten to 185-Y (136-lb-ft).

Note:Inspect the stabilizer link seals for damage prior to installation. Replace as required.

Note:Do not allow the stabilizer link ball stud to rotate while installing the link nut.

Position the brake hose bracket to the strut assembly and install the bolt and tightento 15-Y (11-lb-ft).Install the wheel and tire. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Lower the vehicle.Perform a wheel alignment. Refer toWheel Alignment Measurement.