OEM Chevrolet Aveo Shock Absorber

Chevrolet Aveo Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

• Shock Absorber
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  Q: How to replace the front shock absorber assembly on Chevrolet Aveo?

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  To change the strut assembly, first loosen the strut assembly-to-body nut that holds the top of the strut assembly to the car. In each side using jackstands position your back underneath the frame and let the weight fall on the control arms, but do not rest it on the stands. Instead, lower the vehicle a little to have the weight off the control arms and onto the stands. Wheele out the wheel, then release the brake caliper from the knuckle/strut assembly, keeping it supported and not dangling from the hydraulic brake hose. Do so if possible to disconnect the abs speed sensor electrical connector and remove the Ball Joint to knuckle strut nut. Separate the Steering Knuckle assembly with the Ball Joint using km-507-c (KM-507-C), being mindful of using only the designated recommended tools that does not cause damage. Next, take off the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle assembly by pushing the drive Axle Shaft out from the front Wheel Hub but be sure not to overextend the wheel drive shaft to avoid and damage to the joint. Support the drive axle, then drop the vehicle to allow strut to body nuts and washers to become accessible. Disassemble the strut assembly to body, while being careful not to chip the spring's coating which will cause breakage of the spring. Lastly, disassemble the strut assembly from the vehicle. Brake struts must be replaced in pairs (both Rear or Front) to ensure proper handling, stability and safety. For installation, position the new strut assembly into the vehicle and attach it by the strut assembly to body nuts whereas it should be tightened to 60 nm (44 ft. Lbs.). Connect the drive axle back to the front Wheel Hub along with reconnecting the outer tie rod to the Steering Knuckle assembly, ball joint back to the Steering Knuckle assembly and then install the Ball Joint to knuckle/strut nut and tighten the knuckle to strut bolts to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). If needed, reconnect the abs speed sensor electrical connector and then connect the brake caliper to knuckle/strut assembly and replace the wheel. Lastly, fit a new drive axle-to-hub caulking nut, which should be tightened to a torque of 300 nm (221 ft. Lbs.), and crimp the caulking nut sleeve to the drive Axle Shaft.
• Strut
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  Q: What tools are required to service and repair the front coil springs and shock absorber on Chevrolet Aveo?

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  The service repair of a suspension strut demands these specific tools: the correct tools necessary for strut suspension repair include km-329-a spring compressor (KM-329-A) and j 42468 front strut mount nut wrench (J 42468). Km-329-a spring compressor (KM-329-A) and j 42468 front strut mount nut wrench (J 42468). First take the strut assembly from its position and mount it onto the km-329-a tool before securing the hooks correctly against the strut spring. Place the front spring in the km-329-a compressor before securing the threaded piston rod with an open-end wrench to remove the piston rod nut with the j 42468 tool. During reassembly it's crucial to note the spring seat position in relation to the strut assembly-to-knuckle bracket. Start by carefully removing these components from the strut assembly in sequential order: the strut mount followed by Strut Bearing then spring upper seat then spring upper insulator and hallow Bumper and coil spring and lastly the strut. To install components begin with the lower spring insulator and spring after which you must use the km-329-a to compress the spring. Then install the strut mount followed by the Strut Bearing then spring upper seat and spring upper insulator and hallow Bumper before finishing with coil spring and strut. Verify spring position on coil spring seat and check all installation positions. Holding the threaded piston rod with an open-end wrench allows proper installation of the piston rod nut using the j 42468 to reach a torque value of 60 n.m (44 lb ft).