How should one safely handle gas charged shock absorbers to avoid personal injury during maintenance on GMC Safari?

Do not remove the snap ring inside the top of the tube from gas charged shock absorbers because this could lead to severe injuries when high pressure contents exit with extreme force. Wear protective safety glasses when fighting with the center-punch and operating the drill on shock absorbers because it prevents tube penetration. A center-punch tool should create a 10 mm (0.4 inch) depression at the bottom section of the tube. Place the shock absorber rod in a vise while it extends fully upward. The center-punch hole needs drilling using a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit for gas or gas/oil mixture release with appropriate use of shop towels to contain any oil leaks during the process. After making an indentation using a center-punch in the tube middle you should drill another hole at this mark using the drill bit while stopping the oil leakage with shop towels. Close the vise before you hold the shock absorber rod with its holes directed downward over the drain pan. Move the rod into and out of the tube to empty all oil.

How to replace a shock absorber on GMC Safari?

Raising the vehicle stands as the first step before shock absorber replacement starts. Start by eliminating the shock absorber upper mounting nut then detach the lower mounting nut, bolt and the cable bracket for the parking brake (right hand). Start by removing the lower mounting bolt together with its associated nut along with the park brake cable bracket on the right side before taking out the shock absorber from the vehicle. To effectively install the shock absorber align it properly and proceed by securing the lower mounting bolt and its corresponding nut before attaching the right-hand parking brake bracket then continuing with the left-hand lower mounting bolt and nut. The installation requires tightening shock absorber upper and lower mounting nuts to 107 Nm (79 ft. lbs.). To finish the process lower the vehicle while properly disposing of the shock absorber.

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GMC Safari Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 22064619
$73.43 MSRP: $142.52
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Rear Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064857, 22064007, 22064245, 22064621
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-2005 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945391
$50.06 MSRP: $89.39
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- Other Name: Absorber, Front Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12322249, 22065216
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945343
$71.36 MSRP: $138.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 22064698
- Replaces: 22064246, 22064617, 22064050
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1999 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Shock Part Number: 22064050
$71.36 MSRP: $138.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 22064698
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1989 GMC Safari | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Shock Absorber Part Number: 88986629
$56.22 MSRP: $104.92
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 88945177
- Replaces: 22064042, 22064264, 22064412, 22064618, 22046456
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-2005 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945344
$55.79 MSRP: $99.62
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 12322241, 22047320, 22064247, 22064006, 22065230, 22064051
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1995 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 22065201
$56.22 MSRP: $104.92
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Air Suspension Strut; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 88945177
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994, 1985-1990 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Shock Absorber Part Number: 88945195
$28.07 MSRP: $50.13
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 22064490, 22065231, 12322243, 22064491, 22064680, 22064214
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1995 GMC Safari | Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 22064854
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064616, 22064224, 22064237, 22064652
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2005 GMC Safari | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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GMC Safari Shock, Rear Part Number: 22064620
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Shock; Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 GMC Safari | Base, SL, SLE, SLT, SLX | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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The GMC Safari Shock Absorber can be noted to be one of the commonly considered parts of the suspension assembly considered popular and well-built in the context of the different models of Safari. Intended to reduce as much as possible suspension up and down movement, the Shock Absorber features hydraulic shocks that have the primary responsibility of dampening the vibrations to the extent that they do not interfere with the ride. The GMC Safari has applied shock absorbers that have used such features as twin-tube and mono-tube shocks and additional features like gas charging and PSD. Such enhancements help to enhance maneuvrability and stability of the vehicle and for this reason, the GMC Safari is popular among families and businesses. Safari models compatible with the shock absorbers contribute to the improvement of both efficiency and safety and; thus, drivers can confidently embrace different driving conditions. Notably, some models are equipped with such technologies, as electrorheological and magnetorheological dampers that boosts the GMC Safari performance and made it have the semi-active or adaptive suspension system based on the condition of the roads. Also, this flexibility increases comfort while at the same time improving the security of the car as a whole. Thus, the GMC Safari Shock Absorber is a competitive and advanced model, emphasizing the car's durability and elaborated details, so the Safari will continue to be an efficient van for those who search for it. Being a model with over 3.2 million units produced the GMC Safari remains one of the vital products in the GM array due to features such as the Shock Absorber.

GMC Safari Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Shock Absorber, Rear
22064619
Q: How should one safely handle gas charged shock absorbers to avoid personal injury during maintenance on GMC Safari?
A:
Do not remove the snap ring inside the top of the tube from gas charged shock absorbers because this could lead to severe injuries when high pressure contents exit with extreme force. Wear protective safety glasses when fighting with the center-punch and operating the drill on shock absorbers because it prevents tube penetration. A center-punch tool should create a 10 mm (0.4 inch) depression at the bottom section of the tube. Place the shock absorber rod in a vise while it extends fully upward. The center-punch hole needs drilling using a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit for gas or gas/oil mixture release with appropriate use of shop towels to contain any oil leaks during the process. After making an indentation using a center-punch in the tube middle you should drill another hole at this mark using the drill bit while stopping the oil leakage with shop towels. Close the vise before you hold the shock absorber rod with its holes directed downward over the drain pan. Move the rod into and out of the tube to empty all oil.
Shock Absorber
88986629
Q: How to replace a shock absorber on GMC Safari?
A:
Raising the vehicle stands as the first step before shock absorber replacement starts. Start by eliminating the shock absorber upper mounting nut then detach the lower mounting nut, bolt and the cable bracket for the parking brake (right hand). Start by removing the lower mounting bolt together with its associated nut along with the park brake cable bracket on the right side before taking out the shock absorber from the vehicle. To effectively install the shock absorber align it properly and proceed by securing the lower mounting bolt and its corresponding nut before attaching the right-hand parking brake bracket then continuing with the left-hand lower mounting bolt and nut. The installation requires tightening shock absorber upper and lower mounting nuts to 107 Nm (79 ft. lbs.). To finish the process lower the vehicle while properly disposing of the shock absorber.