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I'm installing front struts on a 2001 Chevy Impala. Got the struts out without too much trouble, and had the coil spring
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Customer: I'm installing front struts on a 2001 Chevy Impala. Got the struts out without too much trouble, and had the coil spring & assembly put on by a machine shop. I'm trying to install the struts but running into some trouble. I've got the strut attached at the shock tower, but can't seem to get the steering knuckle bolt hole to align with the strut. The strut appears to be about 1/2 to 3/4 inch too long. Can I jack up the strut to compress it some? Or how should I do this?
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Answered by PaulM Programmer in 4 mins 11 years ago
PaulM Programmer
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you need to pry down on the lower control arm with a pry bar
do not attempt to compress the strut on installation
let me know how you make out and if you need more help
Paul
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Worked great. Thanks.
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