Caprice V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
On Camaro, refer to ``Strut, Replace'' procedure.
1.
Raise and support vehicle as needed, and remove wheel and tire.
2.
Hold shock absorber shaft with a suitable wrench and remove upper retaining nut, washer and bushing.
3.
Remove lower retaining bolts and shock absorber. On Corvette, remove shock mounting bracket, if necessary, to provide clearance for shock
absorber removal.
4.
Reverse procedure to install. Torque upper retaining nut to 90 inch lbs. on 1982 Corvette; 8 ft. lbs. on all 1982---88 models except Corvette, and
19 ft. lbs. on 1984---88 Corvette. Torque lower mounting bolts to 20 ft. lbs. on all models except Corvette; 150 inch lbs. on 1982 Corvette, and 22
ft. lbs. on 1984---88 Corvette.
