S10/T10 P/U 2WD L4-121 2.0L VIN Y 2-bbl (1983)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
4 X 2 MODELS
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Hold shock upper stem from turning with a suitable wrench and remove nut, retainer and grommet.
3.
Remove lower shock pivot bolts, then remove shock absorber from vehicle.
4.
Reverse procedure to install. Torque upper attaching nut to 8 ft. lbs. and lower attaching bolts to 20 ft. lbs.
Fig. 17 Shock absorber replacement. 4 x 4 models
4 X 4 MODELS
Refer to Fig. 17 for shock absorber replacement procedure on 4 X 4 vehicles.