OEM 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Shock Absorber

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

• Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the Shock Absorber on 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: The suspension strut requires these essential tools for service and repair: the required tools for suspension strut service include strut spring compressor (J34013-B), holding fixture bench mount (J3289-20) and compressor adapter (J34013-88). Strut spring compressor (J34013-B), holding fixture bench mount (J3289-20), and compressor adapter (J34013-88). Place the strut spring compressor (J34013-B) into the holding fixture bench mount (J3289-20) before starting to remove the strut assembly. Insert the strut assembly into the strut spring compressor (J34013-B) while using the compressor adapter (J34013-88) to compress the coil spring. Start by taking out the dust cap and strut rod piston nut followed by releasing the compressed spring. Separate these components from the strut: strut support and dust seal and spring seat and upper insulator and coil spring and spring bumper and lower insulator. The necessary sytems for this operation are strut support , dust seal , spring seat , upper insulator , coil spring , spring bumper , lower insulator . The installation sequence consists of attaching the lower insulator followed by the spring bumper to which you add the coil spring then upper insulator followed by spring seat and dust seal before completing with the strut support installation on the strut. Use the compressor adapter (J34013-88) to mount the strut assembly into the strut spring compressor (J34013-B) where you can compress the coil spring. Set the strut rod piston nut to a torque of 47 nm (34 ft. Lbs.). Pull the lubricant wheel bearing grease gm p/n 1051344 or canadian p/n 933037 into the strut support and install the dust cap . Release the compressed coil spring when finished. After compressing the coil spring within the strut spring compressor (J34013-B), detach the strut for installation.