FAQ for Shock Absorber Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the Retaining nuts?
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The recommended torque is 80 N.m (59 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when servicing the Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly?
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You should raise and support the vehicle, remove the front tire and wheel assembly and then disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when servicing the Shock Absorber Retaining nuts?
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You should support the lower control arm with a safety stand, install the lower insulator and then install the upper insulator.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to dispose of the Shock Absorber?
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You should make an indentation 10 mm (0.4 in) from the bottom of the tube, clamp the shock absorber in a vise horizontally, drill a hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch, make an indentation in the middle, drill an indentation in the middle and then remove the shock absorber from the vise.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Shock Absorber?
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You should remove the shock absorber nut, the front lower shock absorber and the front spring lower insulator, the front suspension strut mount, the front spring upper seat, the front suspension strut bumper, the front spring upper insulator, and the front suspension spring.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How many bolts attach to the Shock Absorber Module?
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There are 2 bolts attached to the Shock Absorber Module.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the Shock Absorber Retaining nuts?
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The recommended torque is 24 N.m (17 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the Shock Absorber Module bolts?
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The recommended torque is 50 N.m (37 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Shock Absorber?
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You should compress the front spring, hold the shock absorber shaft, install the new shock absorber nut and then install the shock absorber in the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
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