How do you replace struts on a Chevy?

Use a wrench to remove the three nuts on the top of the strut assembly connecting the strut to the frame of the car. Use a ratchet to remove the lower bolt connecting the strut assembly to the steering knuckle, and pull out the strut assembly. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on the other side of the car.

What’s the best way to torque a steering wheel?

Pull out the struts. Align the new strut assembly with the marks on the steering knuckle. Set the dial on your torque wrench to 30 ft-lb, and tighten the three upper mounting nuts until you feel the wrench give slightly. Insert the bottom bolt between the strut assembly and the steering knuckle, and torque it to 90 ft-lb.

How do you remove a strut from a CV boot?

Jam a pry bar between the strut and the knuckle and pry the knuckle toward you until it pops out of the strut flange. Place a thin piece of plywood under the strut flange to prevent it from damaging the CV boot once you disengage the top portion of the strut.

How to replace shocks and struts in Chevrolet Impala?

Slide in the lower strut bolt, and torque it to 90 ft-lb. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 on the other side of the car. Mount the wheels back on the front of the Impala.

How do you replace shocks on a Chevy tracker?

Lift the front end of the Tracker with a floor jack, and support it by the frame with jack stands. Use a tire iron to loosen and remove the nuts holding on the front wheels and set the wheels aside. Locate the brake hose, which is the only hose running into the wheel hub, and follow it to where it clips to the strut.

How do you remove a strut from a spring?

Remove the large nut on top of the strut with ratchet and socket combination, and hold the strut rod with a wrench just below the strut bearing. Make a note of the strut top plate rotation before removal and reinstall in the same position. The strut can now be removed from the spring while the spring is still compressed by the spring compressor.

Where are the nuts on Chevy Silverado struts?

Reconnect the electrical connector if you have selectable ride on the Silverado, and lower the truck from the jack stands. Open the hood of the Cobalt, and remove the upper mounting nuts for the strut. They’re the three nuts surrounding the strut cap cover directly over the wheel well.