Silverado 1500 4WD V8-6.0L (2010)
6. Install the NEW shock absorber nut (1) and tighten.
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For vehicles equipped with electronic suspension, tighten the shock absorber nut to 80 Nm (59 lb ft).
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For vehicles equipped with electronic suspension, tighten the electrical connector to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
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For vehicles without electronic suspension, tighten the shock absorber nut to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).
7. Remove the shock absorber assembly from the spring compressor
8. Install the shock absorber in the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement (See: Shock Absorber and Spring
Assembly Replacement).
Shock Absorber Disposal
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning
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.
Warning
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.
1. Make an indentation 10 mm (0.4 in) from the bottom (4) of the tube (3) using a centerpunch.
2. Clamp the shock absorber in a vise horizontally with the shock absorber rod (1) completely extended.
3. Drill a hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch (4) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit
penetrates the shock absorber. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
4. Make an indentation in the middle (2) of the tube (3) with a centerpunch.
5. Drill a second hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch (2) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Oil will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the
shock absorber. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
6. Remove the shock absorber from the vise. Hold the shock absorber over a drain pan horizontally with the holes down. Move the rod (1) in and out
of the tube (3) to completely drain the oil from the shock absorber.
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement
