How to replace the rear shocks 2007 – 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2

Chapter 1:

Lift the vehicle

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Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.

Chapter 1:

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Lift the rear of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 2:

Remove the shock absorber

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Brush the screw of the shock foot and spray it with penetrating oil.

Chapter 2:

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Unscrew the shock foot nut using a ratchet, a 21mm socket, and a 21mm wrench to prevent the bolt from rotating. Then remove the bolt.

Chapter 2:

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Brush the shock upper holding screw and spray it with penetrating oil.

Chapter 2:

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Next, using the same tools, loosen the shock’s upper retaining bolt.

Chapter 2:

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Remove the shock.

Chapter 3:

Clean

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You can now clean where the bolts go with a wire brush and brake cleaner to make installing them easier.

Chapter 4:

Install the new shock

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Take your new shock.

Chapter 4:

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Insert the shock starting from the top part.

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Screw the bolt back in roughly by hand.

Chapter 4:

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You can then screw the bolt back in using a ratchet.

Chapter 5:

Tightening tips

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Use a large flat head screwdriver to pry the shock foot into place.

Chapter 5:

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Now you can replace the bolt of the shock foot. Then screw the nut back on by hand.

Chapter 5:

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Screw the shock foot nut back on until it makes contact, using a ratchet, a 21mm socket, and a 21mm wrench to prevent the bolt from rotating.

Chapter 5:

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Finish tightening the shock attachments with a torque wrench.

Chapter 6:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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You can now rest your vehicle on the ground.

Chapter 6:

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Operation complete.