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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2008GRAND PRIX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 43 (FRONT SUSPENSION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Removal Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The front shock absorbers of the vehicle are multifunctional. In addition to contributing to a smooth ride they also provide the only stop to the front suspension when fully extended. Therefore, when servicing the shock absorber, service replacement shock absorbers must be equivalent to original shock absorbers in both extended length and strength. Use of shocks not complying to original equipment or strength could result in suspension over-travel or shock breakage. Suspension over-travel may result in suspension component breakage.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: Shock Absorber & Tennon End
    GM793302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Hold the tennon end with a wrench while removing the nut.
  3. Remove the nut.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Upper Insulator & Pilot Ring (4WD)
    GM477707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper insulator (1). Do not discard the plastic pilot ring (2).
    5. Fig 3: Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt At Lower Control Arm
    GM353965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt (2) and nut (3).
  6. Remove the shock absorber.
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