Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the shock module from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Module Replacement .
Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.

Fig 1: View Of Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt & Nut
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Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat-bladed tool.

Fig 2: Spreading Shock Module Yoke
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Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.
Install pieces of heater hose to the shock module spring where J 45400 contacts lower part of spring. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 3: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring

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Install the shock module (2) into the J 45400 (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .

IMPORTANT: The spring is compressed when the shock absorber moves freely.

Fig 4: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

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Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
Remove the shock absorber upper retaining nut.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut
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Remove the shock absorber from the shock module.
Loosen the compressor forcing screw until the upper mounting plate and coil spring may be removed.
Remove the upper mounting plate and coil spring from the J 45400 . See Special Tools and Equipment .