Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L Hybrid (2004)
4. 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.
5. Install the nut to the tension end. Do not tighten the nut.
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Hold the tension end with a wrench while torquing the nut.
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Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
9. If equipped with selectable ride, connect the electrical connector using the following procedure:
1. Verify that the connector is unlocked.
2. Align the connector so that the tabs (1) are perpendicular to the wrench flats on the tension end.
3. Engage the connector to the tension by firmly pushing the connector down.
4. Grasp the connector lock tabs (1,2). Rotate the connector counterclockwise.
10. The connector is locked into place when you hear an audible snap and the tabs (1,2) are aligned.
11. Dispose of the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Disposal.
Shock Absorber Disposal
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.
