Envoy 2WD L6-4.2L (2008)
Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the shock absorber to shock absorber yoke bolt. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement (See: Front Shock Absorber Yoke
Replacement) .
4. Remove the shock absorber assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement (See: Shock Absorber and
Spring Assembly Replacement) .
5. Install pieces of heater hose to the front spring where J 45400 contacts lower part of front spring.
6. Install the shock absorber assembly (2) into the J 45400 (1).
Important: The front spring is compressed when the shock absorber moves freely.
7. Turn the spring compressor adjusting screw (1) until the front spring (2) is compressed.