Shock Absorber Replacement HSV Except Clubsport

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the ESC strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
4. Remove the strut assembly support mount. Refer to Rear Suspension Strut Mount Replacement.
5. Remove the rear coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement.



6. Remove the ESC strut (1) from the mounting trestle..
7. Inspect all parts for wear and damage.

Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.




1. Mount the ESC strut  (1) on a mounting trestle.
2. Install the rear coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement.
3. Install the strut assembly support mount. Refer to Rear Suspension Strut Mount Replacement.
4. Install the ESC strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
5. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

Shock Absorber Replacement LWB SWB Clubsport CSV VXR8

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
4. Remove the rear strut assembly support mount. Refer to Rear Suspension Strut Mount Replacement.
5. Remove the rear coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement.



6. Remove the shock absorber (1) from the mounting trestle, or vice.
7. Inspect all parts for wear and damage.

Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.




1. Mount the shock absorber (1) on a mounting trestle, or a vice.
2. Install the rear coil spring. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement.
3. Install the rear strut assembly support mount. Refer to Rear Suspension Strut Mount Replacement.
4. Install the rear strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
5. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle to the ground.