OEM 2003 Chevrolet Impala Shock Absorber

2003 Chevrolet Impala Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the Shock Absorber on 2003 Chevrolet Impala?

  A: The suspension strut service procedure requires these tools: A complete set of tools for suspensino strut servicing includes Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-B), Damper Rod Clamp (J 34013-20), Alignment Rod (J 34013-197), Strut Compressor Adapter (J 34013-125) and Strut Compressor Lower Adapter (J 34013-971) and Strut Rod Nut Socket (J 42991). Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-B), Damper Rod Clamp (J 34013-20), Alignment Rod (J 34013-197), Strut Compressor Adapter (J 34013-125), Strut Compressor Lower Adapter (J 34013-971), and Strut Rod Nut Socket (J 42991). First secure the strut from the vehicle onto the Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-B) using wing nuts while positioning the wide adapter outboard. Secure the Strut Compressor Lower Adapter (J 34013-971) and Strut Compressor Adapter (J 34013-125) in their proper alignment which enables synchronous strut opening and closing. Attach the strut in both of these adapters before you close them using locking pins applied through holes in the Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-B) and strut-mounting areas. Use the screw on the Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-B) to rotate counterclockwise until the strut raises approximately 13 mm (0.50 in) equivalent to 3-4 complete turns. Use the Strut Rod Nut Socket (J 42991) to remove the nut as you hold the shaft using a T-45 TORX(r) bit. Discard the strut nut and release spring compression by turning the operating screw . Secure the strut back to the Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-B) maintaining correct strut alignment throughout the process. Secure the Damper Rod Clamp (J 34013-20) to the strut shaft by full extension to keep the strut from retracting during compression. Fit the spring onto the strut following correct placement of the upper and lower spring seats before slowly conducting spring compression to see the threaded part of the strut shaft. Slide the Alignment Rod (J 34013-197) directly onto the shaft before installing a new strut nut. Check the rod's alignment throughout the process. Use the Strut Rod Nut Socket (J 42991) to tighten the strut rod to the upper mount at 75 N.m (55 lb ft) while simultaneously holding the shaft with a T-45 TORX(r) bit. When finished remove tools following their original placement order to extract the strut from Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-B). Then install the strut seat back into the vehicle before adjusting wheel alignment measurements.