OEM 2001 Buick Park Avenue Shock Absorber

2001 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace a shock absorber on 2001 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: Starting the Shock Absorber installation requires you to lift your vehicle while keeping it elevated before taking off the tire and wheel. A jack stand must support the lower Control Arm while also disconnected automatic level control tubing from the Shock Absorber. The Shock Absorber lower retaining bolts should be removed first before pulling out the trunk trim to reach the shock upper mounting nuts. Starting from the top down the procedure requires removal of the Shock Absorber upper cover and its upper retaining nuts before proceeding to remove the Shock Absorber reinforcement and finally extracting the shock from the vehicle. The first step for installation requires placing the Shock Absorber into its vehicle position while observing the fastener notice listed in service precautions. You should start with attaching the Shock Absorber together with reinforcement and retaining nuts before tightening the upper nuts to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) and then adding the Shock Absorber cover. You should put back the trunk trim as well as the Shock Absorber lower retaining bolts while using 24 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) torque. The automatic level control air tube should be connected to the Shock Absorber while the vehicle must be lowered and both tire and wheel should be reinstalled.