Shock Absorber - GMC G Service Manual

5. Crossmember to frame bolts (1) through the rein­
forcement (8).
6. Washers (2) and nuts (3) as used.
H O Tighten
• R30/3500 models with F42:
— Nut (3) to 180 N*m (133 ft. lbs.).
• P30/3500 motor home:
— Bolt (1) to 290 N»m (214 ft. lbs.).
• All other models:
— Bolt (1) to 125 N»m (92 ft. lbs.).
7. Engine mount support bracket to the suspension
crossmember bolts.
• Remove the engine support and lower the hoist.
• Refer to ENGINE (SEC. 6).
8. Brake line clip to the crossmember.
• Refer to HYDRAULIC FOUNDATION BRAKES
(SEC. 5A2).
9. Shock absorber to the lower control arm (28).
10. Washers (22), nuts (23) and bolts (21).
IC il Tighten
• R-Models:
— Bolt (21) to 80 N*m (59 ft. lbs.).
• G-Models:
— Bolt (21) to 103 N*m (80 ft. lbs.).
• P-Models:
— Nut (23) to 80 N»m (59 ft. lbs.).
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE: I-BEAM (RPO FS3)

SHOCK ABSORBER

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Remove or Disconnect (Figures 37
through 39)
• Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety
stands.
1. Wheel and tire assembly.
2. Nut (109) and washer (111).
3. Shock absorber (113) from the leaf spring spacer
(158).
FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-33
11. Stabilizer bar (59) to the lower control arm (28).
12. Clamps (42), bolts (43), washers (39) and nuts (38)
(figure 15).
HO
Tighten
• R and P-Models:
— Nuts (38 and 58) to 33 N»m (24 ft. lbs.).
• G-Models:
— Nut (38) to 29 N«m (21 ft. lbs.).
— Bolt (54) to 33 N*m (24 ft. lbs.).
13. Tie rod ends to the steering knuckle (31).
• Refer to STEERING LINKAGE (SEC. 3B1).
14. Brake hose to the caliper.
• Refer to HYDRAULIC FOUNDATION BRAKES
(SEC. 5A2).
15. Brake hose clips to the upper control arms.
• Refer to HYDRAULIC FOUNDATION BRAKES
(SEC. 5A2).
• Bleed the brake system.
• Refer to HYDRAULIC FOUNDATION BRAKES
(SEC. 5A2).
16. Wheel and tire assembly.
• Lower the vehicle.
17. Negative battery cable.
4. Nut (109) and washer (111).
5. Shock absorber (113) from the frame.
IS
Inspect
• Shock absorbers for damage and leakage.
• Test the shock absorbers. Refer to "Shock Absorber
Bench Test" in this section.