GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Saturn
🢒
2009
🢒
VUE - FWD
🢒
Suspension
🢒
Rear Suspension
🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the lower shock bolt.
Remove the upper shock bolt.
Remove the shock from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Position the shock to the vehicle.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the upper shock bolt and tighten to
110 N·m (81 lb ft)
.
Install the lower shock bolt and nut and tighten to
110 N·m (81 lb ft)
.
Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.