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2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
115,111 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVE4010
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Can I replace my strut mount bearing plate kit myself on my 2003 Grand AM SE
May 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Only if you have to equipment to compress the coil spring to disassemble the unit.
May 11, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one some of the auto parts store's will rent the coil spring compressors.You just have to be careful using it it can be dangerous compressing a coil spring if done wrong.
May 11, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You might find that is you remove the entire assembly as a unit and bring it to your local tire and brake shop, the will install the part for you real cheap. Just make sure you know what your doing when you remove the unit. If you release that spring, you are in trouble.
May 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM