Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Locating Front Suspension Shock Absorber And Front Spring Lower Insulator
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  1. Install the front spring lower insulator (1) on the shock absorber (2).
  2. Fig 2: Identifying Front Suspension Components
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  3. Assembly the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring upper seat (2), front suspension strut bumper (3), and the front spring (5).
  4. Fig 3: Strut & Spring Assembly
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  5. Install the front suspension spring and related components in the spring compressor.
  6. Fig 4: View Of Properly Seated Fingers
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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