GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Chevy K Silverado - 4WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Shock Absorber Cover Replacement - Left

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1700958 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual.

  2. Remove the top cover bolt (1).

    3. Object Number: 1700959 Size: SH
  3. Remove shock cover nuts (3) and bolts (4).
  4. Remove the lower shock nut (1) and bolt (2).
  5. Remove the shock cover pieces from the axle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1700959 Size: SH
  1. Install the shock cover pieces on the axle. Ensure that the tab on the upper cover is in the slot of the lower cover.
  2. Install the lower shock bolt (2) and nut (1).
  3. Install bolts (4) and nuts (3) into the shock cover.

    4. Object Number: 1700958 Size: SH
  4. Install the top shock cover bolt (1).

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Ensure that the contact pad of the jounce shock is aligned with the jounce shock.

    6. Tighten

        • Tighten lower shock bolt to 90 N·m (65 lb ft).
        • Tighten shock cover bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
  6. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual.