Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 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.
- 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.
- Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.
- Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat bladed tool.
- Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.