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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Use only hand tools to perform the following service procedure.
    CAUTION: Use only the CH-48845 Spring Compressor when servicing suspension components on this vehicle. Other tools may not be strong enough for the springs on this vehicle and you could be injured if you do not use Special Tool CH-48845. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
  1. Install the front shock absorber assembly in the CH-48845  . See Special Tools .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber & Upper Retaining Bracket
    GM2048001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with electronic suspension control, ensure that the upper retaining bracket of the CH-48845 is adjusted properly so that it DOES NOT damage the front suspension mount.
  2. Position the shock absorber (2) in the upper retaining bracket of the CH-48845  (1) so the shock absorber will be centered. See Special Tools .
    3. Fig 2: Compressing Front Spring
    GM2048003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using the CH-48845  (1), compress the front spring (2). See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 3: Identifying Shock Absorber Nut
    GM2048036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT re-use the shock absorber nut, discard and replace with new ONLY.
  4. Using the appropriate tool, remove and discard the shock absorber nut (1).
    5. Fig 4: Locating Front Suspension Shock Absorber And Front Spring Lower Insulator
    GM2028492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front lower shock absorber (2) and the front spring lower insulator (1).
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Front Suspension Components
    GM2028485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring upper seat (2), front suspension strut bumper (3), front spring upper insulator (4), and the front suspension spring (5) from the spring compressor.
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