Shock Absorber Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax and 2016 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Shock Absorber

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
1	Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack stand. Tighten 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
2	Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Procedure Support the rear portion of the axle with a hydraulic jack stand. Raise the hydraulic jack until the rear suspension height (D) reaches neutral position. The D height is the distance from the bolt hole center of the rear shock absorber lower attachment to the bottom surface of the underbody side rail. Measure axle position to D height specification. Refer to Trim Height Specifications (USA)Trim Height Specifications (Canada) CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. NOTE: Torque to yield fastener in use , replace with a new bolt. Tighten the NEW rear shock absorber lower bolt to: Tighten First Pass 150 N.m (111 lb ft) Final Pass 60-75 degrees
3	Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
4	Shock Absorber Nut Procedure Using the CH-51095 wrench , or equivalent remove shock absorber nut. Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft) Special Tools CH-51095 Shock Absorber Strut Wrench Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools .
5	Shock Absorber Mount
6	Shock Absorber Bumper
7	Shock Absorber