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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: The front shock absorbers of the vehicle are multifunctional. In addition to contributing to a smooth ride they also provide the only stop to the front suspension when fully extended. Therefore, when servicing the shock absorber, service replacement shock absorbers must be equivalent to original shock absorbers in both extended length and strength. Use of shocks not complying to original equipment or strength could result in suspension over-travel or shock breakage. Suspension over-travel may result in suspension component breakage.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
    Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm
    G01662746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the (RTD) link rod from the sensor, if equipped. Refer to FRONT POSITION SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector if equipped with selectable ride, if equipped.
  5. Grasp the connector lock tabs (1, 2). Rotate the connector tabs counterclockwise until the connector is unlocked.
  6. Disengage the connector from the tenon by firmly pulling the connector up.
    Fig 2: Unlocking Connector From Tenon
    G01662747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Hold the tenon end with a wrench while removing the nut.
  8. Remove the nut.
  9. Remove the upper insulator (1). Do not discard the plastic pilot ring (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Insulator
    G01662748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt at the lower control arm, 15 Series.
    Fig 4: Removing Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt
    G01662749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt (2) at the lower control arm, 25/35 Series.
  12. Remove the shock absorber.
    Fig 5: Removing Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt
    G01662750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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