GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

  3. Object Number: 1828810  Size: SH
  4. Remove the lower shock bolt and nut.

  5. Object Number: 1828816  Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper shock bolt.
  7. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the shock to the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1828816  Size: SH
  3. Install the upper shock bolt and tighten to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 1828810  Size: SH
  5. Install the lower shock bolt and nut and tighten to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
  6. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  7. Lower the vehicle.