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Streetka 20035 Rear Strut and Spring Assembly Removal and Installation
Mechanical Repairs
2 Chassis / 204 Suspension
204-02 Rear Suspension / Description and Operation / Diagnosis and Testing
Removal and Installation
Rear Strut and Spring Assembly
Rear Suspension - Rear Strut and Spring Assembly
Streetka 2003.5 (01/2003-07/2005)
Removal and Installation
Removal
Raise the tailgate and remove the rear parcel shelf.
Remove the rear parcel shelf support.
NOTE:
Prevent the piston rod from rotating while removing the top mount nut.
Remove the strut and spring assembly top mount nut.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to SectionÂ
100-02 Jacking and Lifting
.
Remove the strut and spring assembly lower mounting bolt.
Remove the strut and spring assembly.
Installation
NOTE:
The final tightening of the rear suspension components should be carried out when the vehicle weight is on the road wheels.
Position the strut and spring assembly.
NOTE:
Do not fully tighten the strut and spring assembly lower mounting bolt at this stage.
Install the strut and spring assembly lower mounting bolt.
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the strut and spring assembly lower mounting bolt.
NOTE:
Prevent the piston rod from rotating while tightening the top mount nut.
Install the strut and spring assembly top mount nut.
Install the rear parcel shelf support.
Install the rear parcel shelf and lower the tailgate.
Mechanical Repairs
2 Chassis / 204 Suspension
204-02 Rear Suspension / Description and Operation / Diagnosis and Testing
Removal and Installation
Rear Strut and Spring Assembly
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