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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 917 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (RWD)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Shock Absorber Lower & Mounting Bolts
    GM830472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the shock absorber to the vehicle.
  2. Align the shock absorber with the mounting holes in the lower control arm.
    3. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Shock Absorber, Nut & Bushing
    GM830490Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the shock absorber upper retaining nut and bushing.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  5. Remove the safety stands.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Dispose of the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Disposal .
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