Shock Absorber Replacement

Fig 1: Shock Absorber Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Rear Shock Absorber Bolt WARNING: Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning CAUTION: Fastener Caution Procedure Support the rear axle with a suitable jack stand. Install NEW bolt. DO NOT reuse old bolt. Tighten the shock absorber bolt with vehicle standing on the ground. Use EN-45059 angle meter for additional tightening. Tighten First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft) Final Pass: 60 - 70 degrees Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools .
2	Rear Shock Absorber Bolt [2x] Tighten 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
3	Rear Shock Absorber
4	Rear Shock Absorber Nut Procedure Use the J-39642 wrench to tighten the rear shock absorber nut. Tighten 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Special Tools J-39642 Wrench Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools .
5	Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
6	Rear Shock Absorber Bumper Upper