K 3500 Truck 4WD V6-262 4.3L (1988)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Customer Interest
Suspension - Loose Rear Shock Absorbers, New Torque
GMC NUMBER:
89-T-34
GROUP:
3D - Rear Suspension
DATE:
March, 1989
CORPORATE
NUMBER:
863402
SUBJECT:
LOOSE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
MODELS:
1988-1989 C/K TRUCKS
Some 1988-89 C/K Trucks may experience a loosening of the rear shock absorbers' lower attachment. This condition may be repaired by retorquing the
bottom shock absorber retaining nuts to a revised specification of 95-110 N-m (70-82 ft.lbs.). Please note this revised specification in Service Manual
X-8931, Section 3D, and reference this section for shock absorber service. If a truck is serviced for a loose rear shock, both rear shock absorbers should
be checked and torqued to the new specification.
SERVICE INFORMATION
When retorquing loose shock absorbers on vehicles covered by warranty, use:
Labor Operation:
E1990
Labor Time:
.2 hr