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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2005 🢒 ION 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure
  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. Object Number: 855070 Size: SH
  3. Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.

    4. Object Number: 855039 Size: SH
  4. Remove the upper and lower shock bolts.
  5. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

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

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


    Object Number: 855039 Size: SH
  2. Install NEW upper and lower shock bolts.

    3. Tighten

        • Tighten the upper bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).
        • Tighten the lower bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
  3. Remove the jack stand.
  4. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Lower the vehicle.