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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the shock module from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Module Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt & Nut
    GM744322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.
    5. Fig 2: Spreading Shock Module Yoke
    GM744324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat-bladed tool.
  6. Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.
    7. Fig 3: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install pieces of heater hose to the shock module spring where J 45400  contacts lower part of spring. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  8. Install the shock module (2) into the J 45400  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
    9. Fig 4: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The spring is compressed when the shock absorber moves freely.
  9. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
    10. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut
    GM743242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the shock absorber upper retaining nut.
  11. Remove the shock absorber from the shock module.
  12. Loosen the compressor forcing screw until the upper mounting plate and coil spring may be removed.
  13. Remove the upper mounting plate and coil spring from the J 45400  .
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