Shock Absorber Replacement All Wheel Drive: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Use a utility stand in order to slightly compress the coil spring and relieve tension on the shock absorber.
- If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, disconnect the air tube connector from the shock absorber.
- Remove the shock absorber upper bolt.
- Remove the shock absorber lower nut.
- Remove the shock absorber.