Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC)

Fig 1: Shock Absorber (GNC)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
1	Rear Shock Absorber Bolts Upper Body (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 100 N.m(74 lb ft)
2	Rear Shock Absorber Bolt Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. Replace with NEW only. Tighten First Pass: 150 N.m (110 lb ft) plus 60 degrees
3	Shock Absorber Nut Tighten 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
4	Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount Procedure Transfer the upper mount to the new shock absorber.
5	Shock Absorber CAUTION: This component is equipped with torque-to-yield fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors, if equipped.