Sable V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (2005)
4. Unclip the ABS sensor wire retainer and position the sensor out of the way.
5. Lower the vehicle far enough to access the strut and spring assembly-to-body nuts.
6. If necessary, detach the washer hose retainer.
7. Remove the nuts and the strut and spring assembly. Discard the nuts.
8. NOTE: Make sure the spring is correctly seated in both spring seats.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Disassembly and Assembly
Strut and Spring Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressurized front shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame
to the front shock absorber during removal or disassembly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in
major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or
substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. WARNING: The strut assembly is under spring tension. Attempting to disassemble the strut without correctly compressing the spring
can result in personal injury.
Using a suitable spring compressor, slightly compress the spring to remove initial tension. While holding the strut rod, loosen the nut. Continue to
compress the spring until tension is relieved.
