Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Description and Operation
Shock Absorber
Front
WARNING: ALL VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH GAS-PRESSURIZED FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WHICH WILL EXTEND
UNASSISTED. DO NOT APPLY HEAT OR FLAME TO THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STRUT DURING REMOVAL.
The front shock absorber consists of:
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twin tube, gas-pressurized structure providing damping in both the rebound (up) and compression (down) directions.
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this damping is accomplished by driving a dual (rebound and compression) acting piston through a fluid environment.
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the motion resistant forces are controlled by a velocity sensitive variable orifice piston assembly within the front shock absorber.
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The front shock absorber is part of the front spring and shock absorber assembly and requires disassembly to replace.
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All vehicles are equipped with low-pressure gas-filled hydraulic shock absorbers of the direct acting type. They must be serviced as an assembly.
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The front shock absorber mounting brackets isolate front shock absorber from body.
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The front suspension bearing and seals provide a bearing pivot point and retains front coil spring.
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The front coil springs allow proper setting of suspension ride heights and control suspension travel during driving/handling maneuvers.
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anti-lock brake sensor wiring harness routing bracket is a clip-on type bracket.
Wagon
The shock absorber consists of:
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twin tube gas-pressurized structure and provides damping in both rebound (up) and compression (down) direction.
Sedan
The shock absorber assembly consists of:
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gas-pressurized shock absorber.
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rear spring.
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rear shock absorber bracket.
