Chevrolet 25980102 Front Shock Absorber Assembly

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Start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, and removing the wheel. Support the outer end of the lower control arm with a floor jack and detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. Remove the upper mounting nuts and the two bolts that attach the lower end of the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Pull the shock out from below.

Have an assistant grasp the lower edge of the tire and move the wheel in and out while you look for movement at the steering knuckle-to-control arm balljoint. If there is any movement, the suspension balljoint(s) must be replaced.

The shock absorber can be installed by reversing the removal steps and tightening the fasteners to the torque specifications.

Visually inspect the steering and suspension components (front and rear) for damage and distortion. Look for damaged seals, boots, bushings, and any leaks.

Start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, and removing the wheel.

Driveaxle boots are important because they prevent dirt, water, and foreign material from entering and damaging the constant velocity (CV) joints. Inspect the boots for tears, cracks, as well as loose clamps.

The front wheels should be blocked to prevent the vehicle from rolling off the stands.

To remove the coil-over shock absorber model, start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, and removing the wheel. Support the outer end of the lower control arm with a floor jack and detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. Remove the upper mounting nuts and the two bolts that attach the lower end of the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Pull the shock out from below. To install, reverse the removal steps and tighten the mounting fasteners to the torque specifications. If equipped with a suspension control system, reconnect the electrical connector to the top of the shock absorber. For the torsion bar model, follow the same steps but use a backup wrench on the stem to remove the upper mounting nut and related hardware. Remove the lower mounting nut and bolt, noting the direction in which the bolt points. To install, reverse the removal steps and ensure the lower mounting bolt is pointing in the same direction as before.

Follow the same steps as removing the coil-over shock absorber model, but use a backup wrench on the stem to remove the upper mounting nut and related hardware. Remove the lower mounting nut and bolt, noting the direction in which the bolt points.

The shock absorber can be installed by reversing the removal steps and tightening the fasteners to the torque specifications.

If the vehicle continues to move up and down or fails to return to its original position, it may indicate a worn or weak shock absorber.

The shock absorber can be installed by reversing the removal steps and tightening the fasteners to the torque specifications.

The first step is to raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands placed underneath the frame rails.

If the vehicle continues to move up and down or fails to return to its original position, it may indicate a worn or weak shock absorber.

To install, reverse the removal steps and tighten the mounting fasteners to the torque specifications. If equipped with a suspension control system, reconnect the electrical connector to the top of the shock absorber.

Follow the same steps as removing the coil-over shock absorber model, but use a backup wrench on the stem to remove the upper mounting nut and related hardware. Remove the lower mounting nut and bolt, noting the direction in which the bolt points.

The shock absorber can be installed by reversing the removal steps and tightening the fasteners to the torque specifications.

Driveaxle boots are important because they prevent dirt, water, and foreign material from entering and damaging the constant velocity (CV) joints. Inspect the boots for tears, cracks, as well as loose clamps.