Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
NOTICE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Damage to the
coating can cause premature failure.
1. Strut into position and install two nuts and one bolt connecting strut assembly to body.
2. Align steering knuckle with strut flange scribe mark and install bolts and nuts.
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Tighten nuts to 180 Nm (133 ft lb).
3. Tie rod end into strut assembly and install tie rod end nut.
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Tighten tie rod end nut to 20 Nm (15 ft lb) plus 90° rotation.
4. Tighten nuts and bolt attaching top of strut assembly to body to specifications.
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Tighten:
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Nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft lb).
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Bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft lb).
5. Brake line bracket.
6. If suspension contact hoist is used:
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Slightly raise vehicle.
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Remove jack stands from under crossmember.
7. Tire and wheel assembly.
8. Check front wheel alignment.
