OEM Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic Shock Absorber

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

• Shock Absorber
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  Q: How to replace a shock absorber with a torsion bar on Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic?

  A:

  The first step for Shock Absorber replacement with a Torsion Bar involves raising the vehicle while supporting it and jack-standing the lower Control Arm. Disconnect both the upper insulator and the Shock Absorber mounting bolt at the lower Control Arm that belongs to the 15 series. The appropriate tool can drive out the lower shock mounting bushing for servicing. Remove the Shock Absorber mounting bolt at the lower Control Arm, the 25 series before taking out the Shock Absorber. New shock absorbers should go through the shock bracket hollow on the frame before they align with the mounting holes on the lower Control Arm across the 15 series and 25 series platforms. Use the lower Control Arm to insert the Shock Absorber through bolt before installing the Shock Absorber through the bolt nut while tightening it to 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.). Place the upper insulator above the shock mounting bracket of the frame before attaching it to the Shock Absorber. Secure the nut against the tennon end while leaving it loose yet remove safety stands before lowering down the vehicle. Holding the tennon end with a wrench tighten the nut to 20 nm force (15 foot-pounds torques). Finally, dispose of the old Shock Absorber properly.