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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Chevy K Pickup - 4WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Steering Linkage Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 245623 Size: SH
  1. Remove the relay rod (1) cotter pin (6).
  2. Remove the shock absorber lower ball stud nut.
  3. Remove the shock absorber lower ball stud from the relay rod.
  4. Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt nut (4).
  5. Remove the mounting bolt (3).
  6. Remove the shock absorber (2).
  7. Inspect the following parts:
    8. • The shock absorber for leaks and damage.
    • The mounting bolts and nuts for damage or corrosion.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 245623 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the shock absorber (2).
  2. Install the mounting bolt (3).
  3. Install the nut (5).
  4. Install the lower ball stud to the relay rod (1).

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the nut (4).

    6. Tighten

        • Tighten the nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft)
        • Tighten the nut to 63  N·m(46 lb ft)

    Allow a maximum torque of 80 N·m (59 lb ft) in order to align the cotter pin slot.

    Do NOT back off the nut to insert the cotter pin (6).

  6. Install the cotter pin.