Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

Fig. 52: Identifying Spring Compressor Components
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3. Using the J 45400 (1), compressed the front spring (2). See Special Tools.

4. Remove and discard the nut (3) from the shock (4). DO NOT reuse the nut, use NEW only.

IMPORTANT: Note the orientation of the upper spring seat, spring, and the

shock before the they are to be removed. This will aid in the
proper align during the installation procedure.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 53: Locating Front Suspension Shock Absorber And Front Spring Lower
Insulator
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5. Remove the front suspension shock absorber (2), and the front spring lower insulator (1).

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 54: Identifying Front Suspension Components
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6. Remove the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring upper seat (2), front suspension

strut bumper (3), front spring upper insulator (4), and the front suspension spring (5) from
the spring compressor.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Installation Procedure

Fig. 55: Locating Front Suspension Shock Absorber And Front Spring Lower
Insulator
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

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