Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2745

SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (1500)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Support the rear axle.

Fig. 4: Shock Absorber Mounting
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3. Remove the upper shock absorber nut and the bolt.

4. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and the bolt.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

5. Remove the shock absorber.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 5: Shock Absorber Mounting
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1. Install the shock absorber.

2. Install the upper shock absorber nut and bolt.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

3. Install the lower shock absorber nut and bolt.

Tighten:

Tighten the upper shock absorber bolts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).

Tighten the lower shock absorber bolts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).

4. Remove the support from the rear axle.

5. Remove the safety stands.

6. Lower the vehicle.

SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT (2500, 3500)

Fig. 6: Shock Absorber (2500, 3500)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (Qty: 2)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL

1

Tip: Support the rear drive axle with a suitable jack stand.

Tighten:

Upper shock absorber bolts - 115 N.m (85 lb ft).

Lower shock absorber bolts - 115 N.m (85 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Rear Shock Absorber Nut (Qty: 2)

3

Rear Shock Absorber

CAUTION: Gas charged shock absorbers contain high pressure gas. Do

not remove the snap ring from inside the top of the tube. If the
snap ring is removed, the contents of the shock absorber will
come out with extreme force which may result in personal
injury.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, wear safety glasses when

centerpunching and drilling the shock absorber. Use care not
to puncture the shock absorber tube with the centerpunch.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado