Shock Absorber Replacement

Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Using the proper jackstand, support the lower control arm or the knuckle.




4. Remove the lower shock bolt.
5. Remove the rear wheel house from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Equinox) (Service and Repair)Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Terrain) (Service and Repair).




6. Remove the upper shock bolt.
7. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the shock to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the upper shock bolt and tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).




3. Install the lower shock bolt and tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
4. Remove the jack stand from the lower control arm or the knuckle.
5. Install the rear wheel house in the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Equinox) (Service and Repair)Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (Terrain) (Service and Repair).
6. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.