Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Use a utility stand in order to slightly compress the coil spring and relieve tension on the shock absorber. See Figure.
- 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.