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 yoke to lower control arm mounting nut.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Shock Module Yoke Lower Mounting Nut
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Install J 24319-B to the shock module yoke to lower control arm stud.
Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using J 24319-B .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Shock Module Yoke From Lower Control Arm
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Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.

Fig 3: 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 4: Spreading Shock Module Yoke
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Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.