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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU2006ASCENDER S, 5.3 M, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 391 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHOCK, SHOCK COMPONENT & SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2008 GMC Envoy, and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the shock absorber to shock absorber yoke bolt. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement .
  4. Remove the shock absorber assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install pieces of heater hose to the front spring where J 45400  contacts lower part of front spring. See Special Tools .
  6. Install the shock absorber assembly (2) into the J 45400  (1). See Special Tools .
    7. Fig 2: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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