What are the signs of shock absorber failure and how do you replace them on Chevrolet Caprice?

Any sign of oil on the outside of shock absorber bodies indicates that the seals have started to leak, necessitating replacement of the units as assemblies. Internal failure of the shock absorber is harder to detect, but symptoms such as rear axle patter or tramp on uneven road surfaces may provide clues. To check for failure, remove the shock absorber from the vehicle, hold it vertically, and operate it through its full stroke eight to ten times; a lack of resistance in either direction suggests the need for replacement. For front shock absorber replacement, raise the front end of the vehicle, use an open-ended wrench to prevent the upper end from turning, and remove the upper stem retaining nut, retainer, and rubber grommet. Next, remove the two bolts retaining the lower shock absorber pivot to the control arm and pull the assembly out from the bottom. When installing, fit the lower retainer and rubber grommet over the upper stem, install the shock absorber in the fully extended position through the lower control arm and spring, and then fit the upper rubber grommet, retainer, and attaching nut after the upper stem has passed through the upper control arm frame bracket. Hold the upper stem with an open-ended wrench and torque-tighten the retaining nut, then install and torque tighten the bolts at the shock absorber lower pivot before lowering the vehicle. For rear shock absorber replacement, raise the rear end of the vehicle and support the rear axle, then remove the lower shock absorber retaining nut, retainer, and rubber grommet, followed by the two upper attaching bolts to remove the shock absorber. During installation, push the lower retainer and rubber grommet into position, extend the shock absorber to the proper length, place it into position, and install the two upper attaching bolts. Finally, push the remaining retainer and grommet into position and install the lower attaching nut, torque all fasteners, and lower the vehicle.

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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Leveling Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 19178430
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- Other Name: Absorber Asm,Rear Leveling Shock ; Absorber, Shock Absorber Air Lift; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064630, 22064603, 19167561, 19178393
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Front Shock Absorber
Part Number: 22064499
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber,Front Shock ; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Front Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 88986629
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- Other Name: Absorber Asm,Front Shock ; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064042, 22064264, 22064412, 22064618, 22046456
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Front Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22065201
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- Other Name: Absorber Asm,Front Shock ; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 88945177
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, LS 4 DOOR, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22140148
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock ; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22065228
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- Other Name: Absorber Asm,Rear Shock ; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22046427, 22065220, 12322209, 22046430, 22047545, 22047246, 22046480
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22064400
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22064401
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22064425
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22064426
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Chevrolet Caprice Front Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22140213
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Leveling Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22003121
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Asm,Rear Leveling Shock; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064041, 22064040
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22064434
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock ; Absorber, Shock Absorber Air Lift; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 22064433
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rear Shock Absorber
Part Number: 22064600
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber,Rear Shock
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L

Chevrolet Caprice Shock Absorber

The Shock absorber now named as the damper is employed in the suspension system of Chevrolet Caprice to reduce jerking or bouncing effect. Thus, by transforming kinetic energy to heat with help of hydraulic system the Shock Absorber diminishes shock impulses thus improving the handling on a craggy ground. Year Chevrolet Caprice models have incorporated different sorts of Shock Absorbers, the twin-tube and mono-tube Shock Absorbers. Twin-tube shocks are normal and very simple in design and may be gas-charged for better performance characteristics. Whereas, mono-tube shocks are better in terms of heating as well as performance and are accepted in various types of mounting. Additional features like Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) and Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD) take the driving into another level as they other conditions that advance the Shock Absorber technology for Chevrolet Caprice vehicles.

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Chevrolet Caprice Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: What are the signs of shock absorber failure and how do you replace them on Chevrolet Caprice?
A: Any sign of oil on the outside of shock absorber bodies indicates that the seals have started to leak, necessitating replacement of the units as assemblies. Internal failure of the shock absorber is harder to detect, but symptoms such as rear axle patter or tramp on uneven road surfaces may provide clues. To check for failure, remove the shock absorber from the vehicle, hold it vertically, and operate it through its full stroke eight to ten times; a lack of resistance in either direction suggests the need for replacement. For front shock absorber replacement, raise the front end of the vehicle, use an open-ended wrench to prevent the upper end from turning, and remove the upper stem retaining nut, retainer, and rubber grommet. Next, remove the two bolts retaining the lower shock absorber pivot to the Control Arm and pull the assembly out from the bottom. When installing, fit the lower retainer and rubber grommet over the upper stem, install the shock absorber in the fully extended position through the lower control arm and spring, and then fit the upper rubber grommet, retainer, and attaching nut after the upper stem has passed through the upper control arm frame bracket. Hold the upper stem with an open-ended wrench and torque-tighten the retaining nut, then install and torque tighten the bolts at the shock absorber lower pivot before lowering the vehicle. For rear shock absorber replacement, raise the rear end of the vehicle and support the rear axle, then remove the lower shock absorber retaining nut, retainer, and rubber grommet, followed by the two upper attaching bolts to remove the shock absorber. During installation, push the lower retainer and rubber grommet into position, extend the shock absorber to the proper length, place it into position, and install the two upper attaching bolts. Finally, push the remaining retainer and grommet into position and install the lower attaching nut, torque all fasteners, and lower the vehicle.

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