Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the retainer and insulator to the shock absorber.
Install the shock absorber to the upper shock tower.

Fig 1: Installing Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the upper insulator, retainer, and nut.
Tighten

Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting nut to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).
Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
Connect the electronic suspension control electrical connector to the shock, if equipped.

Fig 2: Connecting Electronic Suspension Control Electrical Connector To Shock
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Remove J 33432-A from the spring.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
For vehicles equipped with heavy duty shocks (FE3) perform the following steps.
1. 9.1. Install the J 43822 to the shock absorber.
2. 9.2. Install the shock absorber into the vehicle.
3. 9.3. Install the upper insulator, retainer, and nut.
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting nut to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).
4. 9.4. Remove J 43822 from the shock absorber.
5. 9.5. Install J 33432-A to the spring and compress.
6. 9.6. Raise the lower control arm and install the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts.
  Tighten
  
  Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
7. 9.7. Remove J 33432-A from the spring.
8. 9.8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
9. 9.9. Lower the vehicle.