Prior to replacement inspect the following:

Pry up on the alignment arm and release the arm should smoothly extend without binding.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.





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 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels in 2005 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.

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 the Preface section.

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).

Tighten
Tighten bolt to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).

4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual.
5. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information in 2005 C/K Truck Service Manual.