Shock Absorber Replacement

Fig 1: Locating Shock Absorber Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Standard) . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Rear Shock Absorber Bolt. WARNING: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning . CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Support the rear axle with a suitable jack stand. Install NEW bolt. Do NOT reuse old bolt. Support the front of the vehicle and raise the rear axle to proper r-height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications . Use EN-45059 angle meter for additional tightening. Tighten First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft) Final Pass: additional 60 - 70 degrees. Special Tools EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
3	Rear Shock Absorber
4	Rear Shock Absorber Nut Tighten 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
5	Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
6	Rear Shock Absorber Bumper Upper