Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
Note: The inboard strut mounting studs are spaced closer together than the outboard stud. The outboard stud should be facing toward the outside
(closest to the technician proper alignment.
1. Assemble the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring upper seat (2), front suspension strut bumper (3), front spring upper insulator (4), and
the front suspension spring (5) in the spring compressor.
2. Align the spring seat stop (3), the outboard stud (1), and the center of the lower strut mount (4). The notch in the spring seat (2) should be just to
the right of the outboard stud.
