Service manual

Suspension Front Suspension 3-5

2006 LSSV Service Manual Supplement

Repair Instructions

Jounce Shock Absorber Replacement

Inspection Procedure

Prior to replacement inspect the following:

• Oil leaks on the shaft or around the Schrader value

• Rod guide to shaft end should

be 7.0 cm ± 4.0 mm (2.75 in ± 0.15 in)

Pry up on the alignment arm and release the arm should

smoothly extend without binding.

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and

Notices.

Important: Do not discharge the internal pressure of the jounce

shock. The loss of oil during discharge may affect the

performance setting.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the

Vehicle in General Information in 2006 C/K Truck Service

Manual.

2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel

Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels in 2006

C/K Truck Service Manual.

3. Remove the lower shock nut and bolt (2).

4. Remove the upper shock nut and bolt (1).

5. Remove the jounce shock (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the jounce shock (3) onto the vehicle.

Ensure that the pressure fitting is facing the outside of

the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the upper nut and bolt (1).

Tighten

Tighten bolt to 125 N•m (92 lb ft).

3. Install lower nut and bolt (2).