Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56)

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) Special Tools CH-42188–B Ball Joint Separator Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools Removal Procedure

Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 1

{ If equipped } Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 2

{ If equipped } Front Bumper Fascia Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 3

Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove [3x]

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 4

Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove [3x]
Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer - Right Side (2) » Remove

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 5

Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove [3x]

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 6

Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove [3x]

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 7

Front Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side (1) » Remove

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 8

Remove the chassis wiring harness front bracket rear bolt (1).
Remove the chassis wiring harness front bracket retainer (2).
Remove the chassis wiring harness front bracket front bolt (3).
Unclip and reposition the chassis wiring harness front bracket (4) and wiring harnesses away from the shock tower.

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 9

Front Shock Absorber Nut (1) » Remove [3x]

Support the front lower control arm with a suitable jack stand.

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 10

Front Brake Hose Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 11

Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) » Remove
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Bolt (4) » Remove
Front Wheel Speed Sensor (2) » Remove
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket (3) » Remove

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 12

Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness (1) @ Wiring Harness Bracket » Remove

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 13

Front Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) » Loosen

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 14

Using the CH-42188–B Ball Joint Separator(1) , separate the right front upper control arm (2) from the steering knuckle.
Remove the CH-42188–B Ball Joint Separator(1) from the right front upper control arm (2) and the steering knuckle.

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 15

Front Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) » Remove

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 16

Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (1) » Remove

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 17

Front Shock Absorber Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
Remove the jack stand from under the front suspension lower control arm.

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) — figure 18

Front Shock Absorber (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

Apply anti-corrosion wax to the frame shock tower. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
Front Shock Absorber (1) » Install

Front Shock Absorber Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Front Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Front Shock Absorber Nut (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness (1) @ Wiring Harness Bracket » Install
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket (3) » Install
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Bolt (4) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Front Wheel Speed Sensor (2) » Install
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

Front Brake Hose Bracket Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Reposition and install the chassis wiring harness front bracket (4) and wiring harnesses to the shock tower.
Install and tighten the chassis wiring harness front bracket front bolt (3). Fastener Specifications
Install the chassis wiring harness front bracket retainer (2).
Install and tighten the chassis wiring harness front bracket rear bolt (1). Fastener Specifications
Remove the jack stand from under the front lower control arm.

Front Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side (1) » Install

Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer - Right Side (2) » Install
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

{ If equipped } Front Bumper Fascia Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

{ If equipped } Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation