How do you remove and install front shock absorbers on Buick Century?

To remove and install the front shock absorbers, first loosen and remove the upper mounting nut, grommet retainer, and grommet, followed by the lower retaining screws. Once all retainer hardware is removed, lower the shock absorber through the hole in the lower control arm. Purge new shock absorbers of air by extending and compressing them while inverted. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring the upper nut is tightened to 8 ft. lbs. (11 Nm) and the lower bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm). For testing, visually inspect the shock absorber for signs of leakage; if oil is present, it indicates a defect requiring replacement. If there is no excessive leakage, bounce the vehicle by pressing down on the fender or bumper and releasing. The vehicle should stop bouncing after the first rebound; if it continues past the center point more than once, the shock absorbers are worn and need replacement.

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- Other Name: Strut Asm,Front Suspension ; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension; Strut
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064733, 22064793, 22064745, 22064754, 22064750, 22064755, 22400002, 22064717, 22064784, 22064716, 22064774, 22064707
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- 1997-2005 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GL, GLX, GS, LIMITED, LS, REGAL | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Rear Leveling Shock Absorber Assembly
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- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Leveling Shock ; Absorber, Shock Absorber Air Lift; Shock, Shock Absorber
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- 1992-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
- 1984-1987 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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- Other Name: Absorber Asm,Rear Shock ; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock, Shock Absorber
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- Replaces: 22064494, 22064495, 12322242, 22064610, 22065229
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- 1984-1991 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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Buick Century Front Suspension Strut Kit
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Part Number: 22064487
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- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Leveling Shock ; Absorber, Shock Absorber Air Lift; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L
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- 1982-1986 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel
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- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064710, 22400003, 22064747, 15846384, 22064752, 22064751, 22064736, 15846385, 22064753
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1997-2005 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GL, GLX, GS, LIMITED, LS, REGAL | 6 Cyl 3.1L

Buick Century Shock Absorber

The Shock Absorber in Buick Century automobiles is an important component of the suspension system and is mostly meant for the damping of shock impulses with a view to improving ride comfort and control. Mainly through transformation of kinetic energy to heat, Shock Absorber help in reducing abrasive bouncing and shaking when moving across the bumpers. What Buick Century has been using for Shock Absorbers through the years is twin-tube and mono-tube Shock Absorbers. Twin-tube shocks are widespread because of their design's simplicity which can be enhanced with the help of the gas charging. However, mono-tube shocks provide better heat transfer capability and performance because of multi-axial orientation. Other smart technologies like Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) and Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD) have also been used in some of the models to achieve performance according to a specific driving environment making the Shock Absorber even more efficient in Buick Century vehicles.

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Buick Century Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How do you remove and install front shock absorbers on Buick Century?
A: To remove and install the front shock absorbers, first loosen and remove the upper mounting nut, grommet retainer, and grommet, followed by the lower retaining screws. Once all retainer hardware is removed, lower the shock absorber through the hole in the lower Control Arm. Purge new shock absorbers of air by extending and compressing them while inverted. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring the upper nut is tightened to 8 ft. lbs. (11 Nm) and the lower bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm). For testing, visually inspect the shock absorber for signs of leakage; if oil is present, it indicates a defect requiring replacement. If there is no excessive leakage, bounce the vehicle by pressing down on the fender or bumper and releasing. The vehicle should stop bouncing after the first rebound; if it continues past the center point more than once, the shock absorbers are worn and need replacement.