Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual

1. Install the front spring lower insulator (1) on the shock absorber (2).

Fig. 56: Identifying Front Suspension Components
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2. Assembly the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring upper seat (2), front suspension

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

strut bumper (3), and the front spring (5).

Fig. 57: Strut & Spring Assembly
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3. Install the front suspension spring and related components in the spring compressor.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 58: View Of Properly Seated Fingers
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4. Adjust the fingers (1) for the spring compressor (2) on the front suspension mount (3) so that

the fingers (1) are properly seated on the top of the front suspension strut mount (3).

5. Align the upper spring seat, spring, and the shock absorber as noted during disassembly.

IMPORTANT: The fingers for the spring compression must be adjusted so

that the spring is properly seated in the spring compressor.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Fig. 59: Identifying Spring Compressor Components
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6. Using the J 45400 (1), compress the spring assembly (2) enough to install the NEW nut (3).

See Special Tools.

7. Install the shock absorber (4).

8. Install the NEW nut (3).

Tighten: For vehicles equipped with electronic suspension, tighten the nut (3) to 50 N.m
(37 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

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