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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the shock absorber. Insert the stem through the hole in the shock bracket on the frame.
  2. Align the shock absorber with the mounting holes in the lower control arm, the 15 series.
  3. Align the shock absorber with the mounting holes in the lower control arm, the 25 series.
  4. Install the shock absorber through the bolt (2) to the lower control arm.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the shock absorber through the bolt nut (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt
    G01480138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The upper insulators are substantially larger that the lower insulators. The upper insulator (1) must be installed above the shock mounting bracket on the frame. The plastic pilot ring (2) will assist the alignment of the isolators.
  6. Install the upper insulator to the shock absorber.
  7. Install the nut to the tenon end. Do not tighten the nut.
  8. Remove the safety stands.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Hold the tenon end with a wrench while torquing the nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    11. Fig 2: Upper Insulator & Plastic Pilot Ring
    G01480139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If equipped with selectable ride, connect the electrical connector using the following procedure:
    1. 11.1. Verify that the connector is unlocked.
    2. 11.2. Align the connector so that the tabs (1) are perpendicular to the wrench flats on the tenon end.
    3. 11.3. Engage the connector to the tenon by firmly pushing the connector down.
    4. 11.4. Grasp the connector lock tabs (1, 2). Rotate the connector counterclockwise.
    12. Fig 3: Connector Lock Tabs
    G01480140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. The connector is locked into place when you hear an audible snap and the tabs (1, 2) are aligned.
  13. Dispose of the shock absorber. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL   .
Fig 4: Connector Lock Tabs
G01480141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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