Caprice V8-265 4.3L VIN W MFI (1995)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Suspension Shock Absorber
Front Shock Absorber Attachments
Removing Shock Absorber Upper Nut
SPECIAL TOOL REQUIRED (or equivalent)
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J-25591, Shock absorber nut wrench.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Hold the shock absorber upper stem using J-25591 to keep it from turning.
3. Nut, retainer and insulator.
4. Lower shock bolts/screws and pull the shock absorber out from the bottom.
5. Inspect lower control arm nuts and replace if necessary.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. With the retainer and insulator in place over the upper stem, install the shock absorber (fully extended) up through the lower control arm and
spring so that the upper stem passes through the mounting hole in the frame.
2. Insulator, retainer and nut over the shock absorber upper stem.