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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Shock Absorber ESC Harness Connector
    GM581266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control electrical connector from the shock, if equipped.
  4. Remove the upper mounting nut, insulator retainer, and insulator.
    5. Fig 2: Lower Shock Absorber & Bolts
    GM65335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the shock absorber from the upper shock tower and the vehicle.
  7. Remove the insulator and retainer from shock absorber.
  8. For vehicles equipped with heavy duty shocks (FE3) perform the following steps.
      IMPORTANT: During this procedure, use care not to scratch the transverse spring.
    1. Perform steps 1-4.
    2. Using a pry bar compress the shock absorber from the bottom upward.
    3. Install the J 43822  to the shock absorber while the shock is compressed. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    4. Remove the shock absorber from the shock tower and the vehicle.
    5. Remove J 43822  from the shock absorber. See Special Tools and Equipment .
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