Chevrolet Light Duty Truck 1973 Service Manual page 226

4 -2 REAR SU S PEN SIO N AND DRIVELINE
Fig. 2—Typical G-Truck Rear Suspension
SHOCK ABSORBERS
Replacement
Refer to figures 4, 5, , 7 and
6
mounting provisions.
1. Raise vehicle on hoist, and support rear axle.
2. If equipped with air lift shock absorbers, bleed air
from lines. Disconnect line from shock absorber.
3. At the upper mounting location, disconnect shock
absorber by removing nut and washers shown, and
bolt on G-models.
4. At the lower mounting location, remove nut,
washers and bolt as shown.
CO M PO N EN T P/
for specific vehicle
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REPLACEMENT
5. Remove shock absorber from vehicle.
. To install shock absorber, place into position and
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reattach at upper mounting location. Be sure to
install nuts and washers as shown.
7. Align lower end of shock absorber with axle
bracket, and install bolt, washers and nut, as shown.
. Tighten nuts to specifications.
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CAUTION:
See CAUTION on page 1 of t h i s
s e c t i o n , regarding shock absorber fasteners.
9. If equipped with airlift shock absorbers, inflate to
10-15 pounds minimum air pressure.
10. Lower vehicle and remove from hoist.
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL