How to replace the shock absorber on a 2WD with Z85 or ZQ8 specifications on 2009 Chevrolet Colorado?

The upper mounting nuts of an absorber/spring assembly need removal to replace the Shock Absorber on 2wd vehicles equipped with z85 or zq8 specifications. Support the vehicle at a height to gain access to the tire and wheel. Start by removing respectively the absorber/spring assembly bolt and nut after which the front stabilizer link follows. Take out the absorber/spring assembly from the vehicle while simultaneously avoiding damage to the Coil Springs' protective layer. The j 45400 strut spring compressor requires the absorber/spring assembly installation where the Shock Absorber should move without restriction while the spring remains compressed. Procedure: apply turning force to the spring compressor forcing screw to minimize coil spring height and detach the absorber upper retaining nut as well as bushings and washers before extracting the absorber from the assembly without spring disconnection from the j 45400. Place the absorber inside the j 45400 and position absorber bushings and washers next to the mounting bracket before tightening the retaining nut to 20 nm (15 lb ft). Put the absorber/spring assembly into the vehicle after removing it from j 45400 by tightening the bolt and nut assembly to 110 nm (81 lb ft). The installation process starts by putting the front stabilizer link on followed by the tire and wheel and then lowering the vehicle until you finish by screwing and tightening the upper mounting nuts of the absorber/spring assembly to 27 nm (20 lb ft).

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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20931004
$78.84 MSRP: $233.39
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19180338
- Item Weight: 6.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 23.9 x 4.8 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 20931004
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Submodels:
- LS, LT, WT | 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20930995
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Strut Shock Kit; Complete Strut; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 25788924, 20856488, 89058938, 25788927, 25811761, 15910122
- Item Weight: 4.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.2 x 4.1 x 25.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 20930995
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Submodels:
- Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20930994
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15910124, 25811763, 89058941
- Item Weight: 4.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.1 x 4.2 x 26.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 20930994
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Submodels:
- Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20931002
$125.17 MSRP: $224.55
You Save: $99.38 (45%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Strut; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19206741, 19210815, 19181688, 19210812
- Item Weight: 3.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 25.7 x 4.6 x 4.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 20931002
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Submodels:
- LT, WT | 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20930989
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 15910121, 89058937, 25811760
- Item Weight: 3.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 25.7 x 4.7 x 4.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 20930989
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Submodels:
- Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Part Number: 20930991
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 25788925
- Item Weight: 3.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.2 x 4.1 x 25.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 20930991
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Chevrolet Colorado Submodels:
- LT, WT | 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS

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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How to replace the shock absorber on a 2WD with Z85 or ZQ8 specifications on 2009 Chevrolet Colorado?
A: The upper mounting nuts of an absorber/spring assembly need removal to replace the Shock Absorber on 2wd vehicles equipped with z85 or zq8 specifications. Support the vehicle at a height to gain access to the tire and wheel. Start by removing respectively the absorber/spring assembly bolt and nut after which the front stabilizer link follows. Take out the absorber/spring assembly from the vehicle while simultaneously avoiding damage to the Coil Springs' protective layer. The j 45400 strut spring compressor requires the absorber/spring assembly installation where the Shock Absorber should move without restriction while the spring remains compressed. Procedure: apply turning force to the spring compressor forcing screw to minimize coil spring height and detach the absorber upper retaining nut as well as bushings and washers before extracting the absorber from the assembly without spring disconnection from the j 45400. Place the absorber inside the j 45400 and position absorber bushings and washers next to the mounting bracket before tightening the retaining nut to 20 nm (15 lb ft). Put the absorber/spring assembly into the vehicle after removing it from j 45400 by tightening the bolt and nut assembly to 110 nm (81 lb ft). The installation process starts by putting the front stabilizer link on followed by the tire and wheel and then lowering the vehicle until you finish by screwing and tightening the upper mounting nuts of the absorber/spring assembly to 27 nm (20 lb ft).