Air Suspension SK-2126 - Manual (Page 2)

2 SK-2126 REV 2 3/18/2013
2002-2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER (INCLUDING ESV & EXT)
KIT SK-2126
SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL:
Use lifting platform (hoist) that is capable of raising the body separately from the
wheels, lift body at the lifting points prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer.
Vehicle slippage can cause danger to life and limb.
1.0 Raise vehicle.
2.0
Remove front tires.
3.0
Using a floor jack, slightly raise the lower control arm to relieve the pressure
from the upper and lower shock absorber bolts.
4.0 Unplug the shock absorber sensor connector at the top of the shock absorber.
5.0 Remove the upper shock absorber nut and bolt (3).
6.0
Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt (4).
7.0
Remove shock absorber.
8.0
Removal complete.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION
:
1.0 Install front shock absorber into the suspension.
2.0 Install top retaining nut and lower retaining bolt and
nut. Torque top and lower bolt/nut to manufactures
specifications.
3.0 Remove the floor jack.
4.0
Install shock absorber sensor (refer to front shock
absorber sensor installation).
5.0 Install front tires, torque wheel hub nuts to
manufactures specifications.
6.0 Lower vehicle.
7.0
Installation complete.