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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 TopKick C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Air Suspension 🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 200680 Size: SH
  1. Remove the locknut (4) and the washers (2) that connect the shock absorber (3) to the shock absorber outboard frame hanger bracket (1).
  2. Remove the following components that connect the shock absorber (3) to the lower shock absorber bracket (6):
    3. • The locknut (8)
    • The washers (7)
    • The bolt (5)
  3. Remove the shock absorber (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 200680 Size: SH
  1. Install the shock absorber (3).

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

  2. Install the washers (2) and the locknut (4) that connect the shock absorber (3) to the upper shock absorber mounting bracket.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the locknut to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

  3. Install the following components that connect the shock absorber (3) to the lower shock absorber bracket (6):
    4. • The bolt (5)
    • The washers (7)
    • The locknut (8)

    Tighten
    Tighten the locknut to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).