GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 217759 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Disconnect automatic level control air lines from shock absorber, if equipped.
  4. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolts.
  5. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting nut.
  6. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt (four door utilities only).
  7. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 217759 Size: SH
  1. Install the shock absorber to the vehicle.
  2. Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt (four door utilities only).

    3. 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.

  3. Install the shock absorber upper mounting bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting bolts to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

  4. Install the shock absorber lower mounting nut.

    5. Tighten

        • Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nut to 84 N·m (62 lb ft) on pickups and 2-door utility models.
        • Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nut to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) on 4-door utility models.
  5. Connect automatic level control air line to shock absorber, if equipped.
  6. Remove the rear axle support.
  7. Lower the vehicle.