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Chevrolet Trax: Strut, strut component, or spring replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Suspension & Steering / Front Suspension / Repair instructions / Strut, strut component, or spring replacement

Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.

Fig. 42: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
Fig. 42: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring

NOTE: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

  1. Install the strut assembly (2) in a suitable spring compressor (1) and compress the front spring.

Fig. 43: View Of TORX(R) Bit And Special Wrench
Fig. 43: View Of TORX(R) Bit And Special Wrench

  1. Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to loosen the front suspension strut mount nut.

Fig. 44: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
Fig. 44: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

  1. Slowly loosen the spring compressor (2) to remove the front suspension strut components to be serviced.

Fig. 45: Strut Components
Fig. 45: Strut Components

  1. Remove the front suspension strut mount assembly (1), front spring insulator (2), front spring (3), front suspension strut bumper (4) and the front strut (5) from the spring compressor.

Assembly Procedure

Fig. 46: Strut Components
Fig. 46: Strut Components

  1. Install the front suspension strut (5), front suspension strut bumper (4), front spring (3), front spring insulator (2) and the front suspension strut mount assembly (1) in the spring compressor.

Fig. 47: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
Fig. 47: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

  1. Use the spring compressor (1) to compress the front spring (2).
  2. Install the front suspension strut mount nut and tighten as much as possible by hand.

Fig. 48: View Of TORX(R) Bit And Special Wrench
Fig. 48: View Of TORX(R) Bit And Special Wrench

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to tighten the front suspension strut mount nut to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
  2. Remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
  3. Install the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.

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