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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the coil spring and upper mounting plate to the J 45400  . See Special Tools .
  2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
  3. Install the shock absorber to the shock module.
    4. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut
    GM743242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the shock absorber retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shock absorber retaining nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shock module (2) from the J 45400  (1).
  6. Remove the pieces of heater hose from the shock module spring.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt & Nut
    GM744322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the shock module yoke to the shock absorber.
  8. Install the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

  9. Install the shock module to the vehicle. Refer to Shock Module Replacement .
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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