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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 Sierra - 4WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement

Shock Absorber Replacement 2500, 3500


Object Number: 1761248 Size: MF

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

1

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Support the rear drive axle with a suitable jack stand.

Tighten

    • Upper shock absorber bolts - 115 N·m (85 lb ft).
    • Lower shock absorber bolts - 115 N·m (85 lb ft).

2

Rear Shock Absorber Nut (Qty: 2)

3

Rear Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber Replacement 1500

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Support the rear axle.

    3. Object Number: 1871861 Size: SH
  3. Remove the upper shock absorber nut and the bolt.
  4. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and the bolt.
  5. Remove the shock absorber.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1871861 Size: SH
  1. Install the shock absorber.
  2. Install the upper shock absorber nut and bolt.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the lower shock absorber nut and bolt.

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the upper shock absorber bolts to 115 N·m (85 lb ft).
        • Tighten the lower shock absorber bolts to 115 N·m (85 lb ft).
  4. Remove the support from the rear axle.
  5. Remove the safety stands.
  6. Lower the vehicle.