GM 22811853 Front Shock Absorber Assembly

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To remove the model of a coil-over shock absorber, start by loosening the front wheel nuts which hold together its lug, lift up the automobile and remove it tire. Use a floor jack to support the external end of lower control arm and detach the tie-rod end from steering knuckle. Remove top mounting nuts and two bolts that attach bottom of shock absorber to lower control arm. Pull it out from below. To install, reverse removal steps for installing new shocks and tighten fasteners as per their torque specifications. If equipped with a suspension control system, reconnect electrical plug at top of shock absorber. For torsion bar models, follow same steps but back up wrench on stem is used for removing upper mount nut as well as related hardware. Observe direction in which bolt points while removing the lower mounting nut and bolt. Reverse removal steps when installing making sure that lower mounting bolt is pointing exactly in the same spot it did before.

If leakage is noted, it's advisable to replace the shocks as a set.

If the vehicle is equipped with a ride control system, the electrical connector and the airline should be disconnected from the shock absorber.

To install, reverse the removal steps and tighten the mounting fasteners to the torque specifications. If equipped with a suspension control system, reconnect the electrical connector to the top of the shock absorber.

Inspect the shocks to ensure they are securely mounted and undamaged. Check the upper mounts for damage and wear.

The front wheels should be blocked to prevent the vehicle from rolling off the stands.

The outer CV boot should be inspected more frequently because it wears out sooner due to constant pivoting following the steering action of the front hub.

If the vehicle continues to move up and down or fails to return to its original position, it may indicate a worn or weak shock absorber.

After supporting the rear axle, the shock absorber upper and lower mounting fasteners should be removed.

The front wheels should be blocked to prevent the vehicle from rolling off the stands.

Start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, and removing the wheel.

To install, reverse the removal steps and ensure the lower mounting bolt is pointing in the same direction as before.

To install, reverse the removal steps and tighten the mounting fasteners to the torque specifications. If equipped with a suspension control system, reconnect the electrical connector to the top of the shock absorber.

The outer CV boot should be inspected more frequently because it wears out sooner due to constant pivoting following the steering action of the front hub.

The front wheels should be blocked to prevent the vehicle from rolling off the stands.

The outer CV boot should be inspected more frequently because it wears out sooner due to constant pivoting following the steering action of the front hub.

The rear axle should be supported with a floor jack placed under the axle tube closest to the shock absorber being removed.

To install, reverse the removal steps and tighten the mounting fasteners to the torque specifications. If equipped with a suspension control system, reconnect the electrical connector to the top of the shock absorber.