0 SK-4076 Arnott New Rear Coil Strut Assembly Various GM SUVs (GMT1xx) 200

Strut Removal

1 Raise the vehicle.

2 Remove the applicable wheel. (Figure 1)

3 Disconnect the two brackets holding the brake line to the lower control arm. (Figure 2)

4 Remove the lower control arm to wheel knuckle bolt. Remove the lower strut bolt. (Figure 3)

5 Disconnect the electrical connector from the top of the strut. Remove the three top nuts from the strut. (Figures 4, 5)

6 Remove the strut from the vehicle. (Figure 6)

7 Removal complete.

Strut Installation

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer’s specifications during the assembly process.

1 Install the new Arnott strut into the vehicle. (Figure 7)

2 Loosely thread the new included top nuts on to secure the strut in position. (Figure 8)

3 Install the lower strut bolt and lower control arm to wheel knuckle bolt. Final tightening should be performed at normal trim height. (Figure 9)

4 Install the included bypass coil onto the shock rod. A light duty thread lock compound is recommended. (Figures 10, 11)

5 Connect the bypass coil to the electrical connector. (Figure 12)

6 Reconnect the brake line brackets to the lower control arm. (Figure 13)

7 Tighten all hardware to manufacturer’s specifications.

8 Install the wheel.

9 Installation complete.