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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Matiz 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1629910 Size: SH
  1. If you are removing the strut from the passenger's side, complete the following steps:
    2. 1.1. Move the power steering fluid reservoir, if equipped, away from the strut assembly. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement.
    1.2. Remove the nut from the top of the strut assembly.

    Object Number: 1629944 Size: SH
  2. If you are removing the strut from the driver's side, complete the following steps:
    3. 2.1. Remove the bolt from the fuse box.
    2.2. Move the fuse box away from the strut.
    2.3. Remove the nut from the top of the strut assembly.

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1222833 Size: SH
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  5. If the vehicle has ABS, remove the ABS front speed sensor electrical wire (3) from the bracket.
  6. Disconnect the brake hose (1) from the bracket.
  7. Remove the strut bracket nuts.
  8. Remove the strut bracket washers, if equipped.
  9. Remove the strut bracket bolts (2).
  10. Remove the lower portion of the strut assembly from the knuckle.
  11. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1221509 Size: SH
  1. Install the strut assembly to the vehicle with the strut assembly-to-strut bracket bolts (1).
  2. Install the strut bracket washers, if equipped.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the strut bracket nuts and tighten to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
  4. Connect the brake hose to the bracket.
  5. If the vehicle has ABS, install the ABS front speed sensor electrical wire to the bracket.
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the nut to the top of the strut assembly and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
  9. If applicable, install the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement.
  10. If applicable, install the fuse box and the bolt.