GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 Astra 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1940509 Size: LH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Support the rear axle with a jackstand (1).
  4. In the vehicles with CDC chassis, disconnect the proportional valve wiring harness plug.
  5. Remove the upper and lower shock bolts.
  6. Remove the shock (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the shock absorber to the vehicle.

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

  2. Install the upper shock bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten to 90 N·m (67 lb ft).

  3. Install the lower shock bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten to 130 N·m (96 lb ft).

  4. Remove the jackstand.
  5. In the vehicles with CDC chassis, connect the proportional valve wiring harness plug.
  6. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  7. Lower the vehicle.