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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 624 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (W/O F55)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control electrical connector from the shock, if equipped.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electronic Suspension Control Electrical Connector From Shock
    G01419425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper mounting nut, insulator retainer, and insulator.
  5. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts.
    Fig 2: Removing Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G01419426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the shock absorber from the upper shock tower and the vehicle.
  7. Remove the insulator and retainer from shock absorber.
  8. For vehicles equipped with heavy duty shocks (FE3) perform the following steps.

    Important:  During this procedure, use care not to scratch the transverse spring.

    1. 8.1. Perform steps 1-4.
    2. 8.2. Using a pry bar compress the shock absorber from the bottom upward.
    3. 8.3. Install the J 43822  to the shock absorber while the shock is compressed.
    4. 8.4. Remove the shock absorber from the shock tower and the vehicle.
    5. 8.5. Remove J 43822  from the shock absorber.
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