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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Strut Housing Upper Tie Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2011370 Size: SH
  1. Remove the 2 nuts (1, 2).
  2. Remove the damper and the tie bar.

Inspection Procedure

    Object Number: 2011374 Size: SH
  1. Push and pull on the damper rod (1) 4 times. Test the damper for a lack of resistance or a noise.
  2. Inspect the damper for oil leaks.
  3. Inspect the tie bar assembly for bent or scratched components.
  4. If the damper is damaged, dispose the damper.

Disposal Procedure

    Object Number: 2011377 Size: SH

    Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury.

  1. Clamp the damper in a vise horizontally with the rod completely extended.
  2. Make an indentation on the end of the damper (a) with a center punch.
  3. Drill a hole in the indentation on the damper using a 5 mm (3/16  in) drill bit. Gas and/or oil will escape when the drill bit penetrates the damper. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
  4. Remove the damper from the vise.
  5. Hold the damper over a drain pan with the hole down. Move the rod in and out of the damper in order to drain the oil from the damper.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2011370 Size: SH
  1. Install the damper and the tie bar to the brackets.
  2. Install the 2 nuts (1, 2).

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

  3. Tighten the 2 nuts that retain the tie bar to the brackets to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).