Shock Absorber Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Saturn Outlook, 2010 GMC Acadia, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2010 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Upper Rear Shock Absorber Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
2	Upper Shock Absorber Bolt
3	Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt Procedure Position a jack stand under the lower control arm. Raise or lower the jack stand to aid in the installation of the lower shock absorber bolt. Tighten: 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 60 degrees
4	Lower Shock Absorber Washer
5	Lower Shock Absorber Nut
6	Rear Shock Absorber