Front Suspension System: Other Chevrolet Uplander I

Tools Required

J 28733-B Front Hub Spindle Remover. See Special Tools .

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

J 41820 Ball Joint Separator. See Special Tools .

1. J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set. See «Special Tools»(ref-241710-S16544601042006081100000) .
2. J 34126 Sprocket Bearing Remover. See «Special Tools»(ref-241710-S16544601042006081100000) .
3. J 35379 Front Knuckle Support. See «Special Tools»(ref-241710-S16544601042006081100000) .
4. J 23444-A Extreme Pressure Lubricant-1/4 Ounce Tube. See «Special Tools»(ref-241710-S16544601042006081100000) .

J 35917 Ball Joint Remover. See Special Tools .

Disposal Procedure

1. Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely extended.
2. Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
3. Remove the strut from the vise.
4. Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down.
5. Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to completely drain the oil from the strut.

1. J 42991 Strut Rod Nut Socket. See «Special Tools»(ref-241710-S16544601042006081100000) .
2. J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor. See «Special Tools»(ref-241710-S16544601042006081100000) .