Colorado 4WD L5-3.5L VIN 6 (2005)
alignment of the isolators.
5. Install the upper insulator to the shock absorber.
6. Install the nut to the tension end.
7. Hold the tension end with a wrench while torquing the nut.
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Tighten the nut to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the support stand.
9. Lower the vehicle
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.
Caution: To prevent personal injury, wear safety glasses when centerpunching and drilling the shock absorber. Use care not to puncture the shock
absorber tube with the centerpunch.
1. Make an indentation 10 mm (0.4 inch) from the bottom (4) of the tube (3) using a centerpunch.
2. Clamp the shock absorber in a vise horizontally with the shock absorber rod (1) completely extended.
