GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual page 379

3-38 Front Suspension Suspension
4. Install the shock absorber (1) to J 34013-114
and J 34013 - 88.
Important:
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• Face the mounting ears of the shock absorber
downward, toward the rear of J 34013-8 or
the shock absorber will not align properly.
• Before removing the shock absorber, use chalk or
paint in order to mark the lower mount location
relative to the upper mount location, or you will not
be able to properly reinstall the shock absorber.
Do NOT scribe.
5. Close J 34013 - 114 and J 34013 - 88 and engage
the locking pin.
6. Position the upper and lower spring seats
correctly.
Important: Align the top of the shock absorber flat
against J 34013 - 114.
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7. Install the shock absorber to the top of
J 34013- 114.
Important: Only turn the screw until the shock
absorber secures itself in J 34013-8. Do not load the
spring.
8. Turn the screw on J 34013-8 counterclockwise in
order to raise the shock absorber up to
J 34013 - 114 without compressing the spring.
Important: Ensure that
J 34013 - 115 is straight with
the shock absorber. If J 34013- 115 is angled,
repeat steps 1 through 5 until the tool is straight.
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9. Place J 34013 - 115 down through the top
of J 34013-8 through the top of the shock
absorber and onto the top of the shock
absorber rod.
Caution: Do not over compress the spring. Severe
overloading may cause tool failure which could
result in bodily injury.
10. Turn the operating screw clockwise in order to
compress the spring until the threaded portion
of the shock absorber rod is through the top of the
shock absorber.
11. Remove J 34013 - 115.
Important: Always use a new shock absorber nut.
Never reinstall the original nut.
12. Insert the new shock absorber nut on the shock
absorber rod.
13. Place J 39642 -1 on the shock absorber nut.
Notice: Turning the shock absorber while tightening
the nut may damage the shock absorber. In order
to prevent damage, keep the shock absorber in
a stationary position while tightening the nut.
14. Insert J 39642 -2 through J 39642-1 and tighten
the shock absorber nut.
15. Tighten the shock absorber nut while holding onto
J 39642-2.
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16. Remove the shock absorber from J 34013-8.