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Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement (Without ZR2)

Fig 1: Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring (Without ZR2)
GM3713571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
WARNING:

To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use the proper tools to support and compress the coil spring prior to removal of the strut shaft nut when removing the coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the strut before all of the tension is relieved.

Preliminary Procedure Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (Without ZR2) 
1 Front Shock Absorber Nut
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Procedure 
Use the CH-48845  compressor to compress the front shock absorber and spring assembly.
Tighten 
38 N.m (28 lb ft)
Special Tools 
CH-48845  Strut Spring Compressor
Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools 
2 Front Shock Absorber Upper Washer
3 Front Shock Absorber Upper Mount
4 Front Shock Absorber Spring Upper Insulator
5 Front Shock Absorber Spring
6 Front Shock Absorber Dust Shield
7 Front Shock Absorber Spring Lower Insulator
8 Front Shock Absorber