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Installation Procedure

  1. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack in order to align the tennon with the mounting hole.
  2. Install the shock absorber through the lower control arm from below. Insert the tennon through the mounting hole in the upper spring pocket.
  3. Align the shock absorber with the mounting holes in the lower control arm.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Mount
    GM1559106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the shock absorber mounting bolts to the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

    5. Fig 2: Identifying Upper Insulator (4WD)
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    NOTE: The upper insulator (1) must be installed above the shock mounting bracket on the frame. The plastic pilot ring (2) will assist the alignment of the isolators.
  5. Install the upper insulator to the shock absorber.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Shock Absorber Upper Mount
    GM1559109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the nut to the tennon end.
  7. Hold the tennon end with a wrench while torquing the nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  8. Remove the support stand.
  9. Lower the vehicle
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