Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Shock Absorber Replacement Strut Assembly Dampers/Shocks
Removal ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Using the proper jackstand, support the lower control arm orthe knuckle.
Remove the lower shock bolt.Remove the rear wheel house from the vehicle. Refer toRear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
Remove the upper shock bolt.Remove the shock from the vehicle.Installation ProcedurePosition the shock to the vehicle.
Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Install the upper shock bolt and tighten to110-Y(81-lb-ft).
Install the lower shock bolt and tighten to110-Y(81-lb-ft).Remove the jack stand from the lower control arm or theknuckle.Install the rear wheel house in the vehicle. Refer toRear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Lower the vehicle.
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement Control Arms Lower Control Arm
Removal ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Remove the stabilizer s ...
Trailing Arm Replacement Control Arms
Removal ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the tire and wheel. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Remove the park brake cable bolt from ...
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Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
There is cord or fabric
showing throu ...
