C Yukon 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Shock Absorber Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
2. Remove the nut. Hold the shock absorber stem with a wrench while backing the nut off.
Notice: The front shock absorbers of the vehicle are multifunctional. In addition to contributing to a smooth ride they also provide the only stop
to the front suspension when fully extended. Therefore, when servicing the shock absorber, service replacement shock absorbers must be
equivalent to original shock absorbers in both extended length and strength. Use of shocks not complying to original equipment or strength could
result in suspension over-travel or shock breakage. Suspension over-travel may result in suspension component breakage.
3. Remove the retainer.
4. Remove the grommet.
5. Remove the bolts.
5.1. Pull the shock absorber out of the spring from below.
5.2. The lower grommet and the retainer are on the stem.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the retainer and the grommet on the stem. Fully extend the stem.
2. Install the shock absorber up through the lower control arm and the spring. Insert the stem end through the hole in the upper control arm frame
bracket.
3. Install the grommet to the stem.
4. Install the retainer to the stem.
5. Install the nut.
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Tighten the nut to 11 Nm (100 inch lbs.), while holding the stem with a wrench.
