Shock Absorber Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack stand. Tighten 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
2	Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Procedure Support the rear portion of the axle with a hydraulic jack stand. Raise the hydraulic jack until the rear suspension height (D) reaches neutral position. The D height is the distance from the bolt hole center of the rear shock absorber lower attachment to the bottom surface of the underbody side rail. Measure axle position to D height specification. Refer to Trim Height Specifications (USA)Trim Height Specifications (Canada) NOTE: Torque to yield fastener in use , replace with a new bolt. Tighten the rear shock absorber lower bolt to: Tighten First Pass 150 N.m (111 lb ft) Final Pass Plus 60-75 degrees
3	Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
4	Shock Absorber Nut Procedure Using the Ch-51095 wrench , or equivalent remove shock absorber nut. Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft) Special Tools Ch-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
5	Shock Absorber Mount
6	Shock Absorber Bumper
7	Shock Absorber