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.

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GMC Safari Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 22064619
$78.24 MSRP: $139.72
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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
$49.08 MSRP: $87.63
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Product Specifications
- 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
$76.04 MSRP: $135.78
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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
$76.04 MSRP: $135.78
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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
$61.25 MSRP: $110.86
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Front Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- 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
$54.69 MSRP: $97.66
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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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Shock Absorber, Rear
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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.

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