2008 Cadillac XLR Shock Absorber

The recommended torque is 145 N.m (107 lb-ft).

You should install the upper insulator retainer and insulator to the shock absorber, the shock absorber to the shock tower and lower control arm, the lower shock absorber mounting bolt, and the tire and wheel assembly.

You should remove the tire and wheel assembly, the upper mounting nut, insulator retainer and insulator, the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts, the shock absorber from the vehicle, the J 43822 from the shock absorber, the insulator, insulator retainer from the shock absorber, the J 43822 from the shock absorber, and the J 43822 from the shock absorber.

You should make an indentation 10 mm (0.4 in) from the bottom of the tube using a centerpunch, clamp the shock absorber in a vise horizontally with the shock absorber rod completely extended, drill a hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit, make an indentation in the middle of the tube with a centerpunch, drill a second hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit, and remove the shock absorber from the vise.

You should install the J 43822 to the shock absorber, the insulator and insulator retainer to the shock absorber, and the insulator, insulator retainer, nut to the upper shock shaft, remove the J 43822 from the shock absorber, and the J 33432-A from the coil spring, and install the tire and wheel assembly.