Chevrolet SS Sedan Rear Strut Removal

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Chevrolet SS Sedan Rear Strut Removal, Disconnect Strut from the Control Arm: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

Chevrolet SS Sedan Rear Strut Removal, Disconnect Strut from the Control Arm: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

Chevrolet SS Sedan Rear Strut Removal, Disconnect Strut from the Control Arm: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

Disconnect Strut from the Control Arm

A single 18mm nut and bolt secures the strut assembly to the lower control arm
Remove the nut with a ratchet while holding the other side with wrench
When re-assembling, this should be torqued to about 60ft-lbs, then tightened an additional quarter turn.
If you cannot get the bolt out, use a jack to lift the lower control arm such that there is no force on the bolt. A small hammer can be used to tap the bolt out, but be careful not to damage the threads!
When re-assembling, the jack will be necessary to align the control arm and strut to re-install the nut and bolt.

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