2005 Buick Park Avenue Shock Absorber

The recommended torque is 185 N.m (136 lb-ft).

First, you need to install the shock absorber to the vehicle, install the shock absorber, reinforcement, and retaining nuts, and install the shock absorber cover. Then, please install the trunk trim, install the shock absorber lower retaining bolts, and connect the Automatic Level Control air tube to the shock absorber. Finally, you should install the tire and wheel, and lower the vehicle.

First, you need to lower the vehicle, install the strut to the vehicle, install the strut mount to the body retaining bolts, and raise the vehicle. Then, please install the strut to the steering knuckle retaining bolts and the nuts, connect the brake line and retaining bolt to the strut, connect the speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt to the strut, and connect the ABS front wheel speed electrical sensor connector. Finally, you should install the tire and wheel assembly, lower the vehicle, and perform a front wheel alignment.

First, you need to clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod completely extended, and drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap. Then, please remove the strut from the vise and hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down. Finally, you should move the rod in and out of the tube to completely drain the oil from the strut.

First, you need to remove the strut mount retaining bolts, raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel, and disconnect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector. Then, please remove the speed sensor bracket and the brake line bracket from the strut. Finally, you should remove the strut to the steering knuckle bolts and the nuts, and remove the strut from the vehicle.