Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Lower Shock Absorber-To-Axle & Bolt

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

IMPORTANT: It will be necessary to bring the axle assembly to trim height prior to tightening the shock absorber attachment bolts.

Insert the lower shock absorber-to-axle bolt through the shock absorber lower attachment bracket and into the axle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Lower the vehicle enough to guide the upper shock stud on the body opening and loosely install the attaching bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the lower shock absorber-to-axle bolt to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).
- Tighten the upper shock absorber-to-body bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).