GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Suzuki 🢒 2009 🢒 XL-7 AWD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement

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. Remove the rear wheelhouse from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement.

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

    5. Object Number: 1828816 Size: SH
  5. Remove the upper shock bolt.
  6. 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
  2. Install the upper shock bolt and tighten to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

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