Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Shock Absorber & Spring Assembly

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
1	Shock Absorber Module Bolt (Qty: 2) Procedure: Support the lower control arm. CAUTION: Do not use air powered tools in order to disassemble or assemble any vehicle component. Bolt torques are vital to diagnosis. You can detect bolt torques only when using hand tools. Improper bolt torques can contribute to vehicle repair problems. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
2	Shock Absorber Module Nut (Qty: 3) Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
3	Shock Absorber Module Procedure If removing the shock module in order to service the components, refer to Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement . For the proper disposal procedure of the shock absorber, refer to Shock Absorber Disposal .