C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
5. Install the upper insulator to the shock absorber.
IMPORTANT: The upper insulators are substantially larger that the lower insulators. The upper insulator (1) must be installed above the shock
mounting bracket on the frame. The plastic pilot ring (2) will assist the alignment of the isolators.
6. Install the nut to the tennon end. Do not tighten the nut.
7. Remove the safety stands.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Hold the tennon end with a wrench while torquing the nut.
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Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
10. Connect the electrical connector using the following procedure if equipped with selectable ride.
10.1.
Verify that the connector is unlocked.
10.2.
Align the connector so that the tabs (1) are perpendicular to the wrench flats on the tennon end.
10.3.
Engage the connector to the tennon by firmly pushing the connector down.
10.4.
Grasp the connector lock tabs (1, 2). Rotate the connector counter clockwise.
11. The connector is locked into place when you hear an audible snap and the tabs (1, 2) are aligned.
Shock Absorber Disposal
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 center punching and drilling the shock absorber. Use care not to puncture
the shock absorber tube with the center punch.
