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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (with F55) .
    2. Fig 1: Mark On Rear Spring And Shock Absorber
    GM2201497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Note the relationship of the end of the spring to the shock absorber. This will aid in the proper alignment of the spring to the shock absorber.

  2. Mark the rear spring (1) to the shock absorber (2).
    3. Fig 2: Exploded View Of Rear Shock Absorber
    GM2201514Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Using the CH 48845  compressor (5), remove the nut (1), retainer (2), rear shock absorber upper plate (3), rear spring upper insulator (4), spring (6), rear shock absorber bumper seat (7), rear shock absorber bumper and shield (8), lower insulator (9), and the rear shock absorber (10).
  4. When replacing the rear shock absorber (10), replace the rear spring upper insulator (4) at the same time.
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