Chevrolet 1980 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 298

3D-2 REAR SUSPENSION
COMPONENT PARTS REPLACEMENT
SHOCK ABSORBERS
Replacement
Refer to Figs. 3D-4 through 3D-8 for specific vehicle
mounting provisions.
1. Raise vehicle on hoist, and support rear axle.
2. At the upper mounting location, disconnect shock
absorber by removing nut and washers shown, and bolt on
G-models.
3. At the lower mounting location, remove nut,
washers and bolt as shown.
4. Remove shock absorbers from vehicle.
Fig. 3D-3--Typical P-30 H.D. Truck Rear Suspension
5. To install shock absorber, place into position and
reattach at upper mounting location. Be sure to install nuts
and washers as shown.
6. Align lower end of shock absorber with axle
bracket, and install bolt, washers and nut, as shown.
7. Tighten nuts to specifications.
See NOTICE on page 1 of this section
NOTICE:
regarding shock absorber fasteners.
8. Lower vehicle and remove from hoist.
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