FAQ for Shock Absorber Repair
Q: Does the shock absorber need to be removed from the vehicle?
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No, the shock absorber does not need to be removed from the vehicle.
By OmarGM Specialist
20/10/2021 Q: How many pieces assemble the shock absorber?
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9pieces assemble the shock absorber.
By OmarGM Specialist
20/10/2021 Q: What can be used to remove the rear knuckle?
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Remove the rear knuckle using a suitable hydraulic jack.
By OmarGM Specialist
20/10/2021 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the lower shock absorber bolt?
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The recommended bolt torque is 80 Nm (59 LB-FT) plus an additional 120 degrees.
By BobGM Specialist
18/10/2021 Q: What is the shock absorber, shock absorber component, or spring removal procedure?
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First, remove the shock absorber from the vehicle, use the CH 48845 compressor to remove the nut, retainer, rear shock absorber upper plate, rear spring upper insulator, spring, rear shock absorber bumper seat, rear shock absorber bumper and shield, lower insulator, and the rear shock absorber.
By OmarGM Specialist
16/10/2021 Q: What is the strut, strut component, or spring removal procedure?
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First, remove the front suspension strut assembly from the vehicle, position the front suspension strut assembly in the CH-48845, and use a hand tool compressor on the front spring until the front suspension strut moves freely. Finally remove the front suspension strut nut, font suspension strut mount retainer, front suspension strut mount, front suspension strut insulator, front suspension strut mount retainer, front suspension strut bumper, front spring, front spring insulator, and the front suspension strut.
By OmarGM Specialist
16/10/2021 Q: What is the shock absorber, shock absorber component, or spring installation procedure?
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Install the rear shock absorber, lower insulator, shield, rear shock absorber bumper, rear shock absorber bumper seat, spring, rear spring upper insulator, rear shock absorber upper plate, retainer, and nut. Next, tighten the rear shock absorber nut to 45 Nm and install the rear shock absorber in the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
16/10/2021 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the upper shock absorber bolt?
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The recommended bolt torque is 58 Nm (43 LB-FT).
By OmarGM Specialist
15/10/2021 Q: When should I tighten the nut for the rear shock absorber?
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Do not tighten the nut for the rear shock absorber until the spring is in proper alignment with the reference mark.
By BobGM Specialist
15/10/2021 Q: What will need to be removed to access the part?
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You will need to remove the tire and wheel assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
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