LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2003 >> Safari Van Cargo, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 734 (Front Suspension System) >> Repair Instructions >> Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
  3. Remove the shock absorber mounting nut, the retainer, and the insulator. Hold the shock absorber upper stem in order to keep the stem from turning. A hex is provided on the end of the stem for this purpose.
    4. Fig 1: Removing Shock Absorber
    G02501754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shock absorber mounting screws. The nuts will remain attached to the lower control arm.
  5. Pull the shock absorber out through the hole in the lower control arm.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals