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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: The front shock absorbers of the vehicle are multifunctional. In addition to contributing to a smooth ride they also provide the only stop to the front suspension when fully extended. Therefore, when servicing the shock absorber, service replacement shock absorbers must be equivalent to original shock absorbers in both extended length and strength. Use of shocks not complying to original equipment or strength could result in suspension over-travel or shock breakage. Suspension over-travel may result in suspension component breakage.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
  3. Disconnect the Electronic suspension Control (ESC) link rod from the sensor, if equipped. Refer to FRONT POSITION SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION in Electronic Suspension Control under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
  4. Grasp the connector lock tabs (1, 2). Rotate the connector tabs counterclockwise until the connector is unlocked.
  5. Disengage the connector from the tennon by firmly pulling the connector up.
    Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm With Jack Stand
    G01455491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Rotating Connector Tabs Counterclockwise Until Connector Is Unlocked
    G01455492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Hold the tennon end with a wrench while removing the nut.
  7. Remove the nut.
  8. Remove the upper insulator (1). Do not discard the plastic pilot ring (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Insulator & Do Not Discard Plastic Pilot Ring
    G01455493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt at the lower control arm, 15 Series.
    Fig 4: Removing Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt At Lower Control Arm 15 Series
    G01455494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt (2) at the lower control arm, 25/35 Series.
  11. Remove the shock absorber.
    Fig 5: Removing Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt (2) At Lower Control Arm 25/35 Series
    G01455495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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