Shock Absorber Replacement

Fig 1: Shock Absorber

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the three rear wheelhouse panel liner fasteners that are nearest to the shock absorber top mount. Reposition the liner to remove the top mount bolts. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
1	Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack stand. Tighten 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
2	Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove and discard the bolt. Replace with NEW only. Tighten First Pass: 150 N.m (110 lb ft) plus 60 degrees
3	Shock Absorber