Chevrolet 15800495 Rear Shock Absorber Assembly

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To remove the shock absorber, start by loosening the rear wheel lug nuts and raising the rear of the vehicle. Support it securely on jackstands and remove the wheel. Then, remove the inner fender splash shields. Next, slightly raise the outer end of the lower control arm with a floor jack to prevent it from moving downward when the shock absorber mounting bolts are removed. Proceed to remove the upper and lower shock absorber mounting bolts and finally remove the shock absorber. To install the shock absorber, simply reverse the removal steps and tighten the mounting fasteners to the specified torque.

Install the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.

Worn or damaged suspension and steering linkage components can result in excessive and abnormal tire wear, poor ride quality and vehicle handling, and reduced fuel economy.

The strut and spring assembly should be removed and mounted in a vise, taking care to protect the unit.