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geojo
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Jun 9, 2013, 6:53 AM
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Procedure for strut change on 2003 GMC Envoy xl 4wd 4.2L
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Hammer Time
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Jun 9, 2013, 7:19 AM
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That vehicle doesn't have struts.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jun 9, 2013, 7:30 AM
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No telling Hammer where you know I look things up. This apparently calls them either and I would call those a strut but that info could be all wet!
Showed this......... Gabriel Ultra/Shock/Strut - Front    Part Number: G51718 Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Notes: Strut must be rotated to align notch with lower control arm. Quantity per car: 2. Shock/Strut should always be replaced in pairs
Yes - inside the set up or available all ready for lots more if that type at all??
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geojo
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Jun 9, 2013, 7:32 AM
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If my GMC Envoy xl doesnt have struts why does Monroe sell one part number 171341 for this vechical?
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jun 9, 2013, 7:51 AM
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It seems like this is a name game for what you are after. If what I would call just a strut you can replace just the "shock" part inside while compressing spring which isn't all that DIY friendly or safe with junky spring re-tractors/compressor. Strong bolts at bottom would alter or could the alignment so could new "shocks" anyway if pressurized with gas (many are) the vehicle height would be altered and hence alignment.
If bouncing too much or leaking that indicates replacement needed.
I'll try to look up the # you posted to see if what I would call only a shock but bet not at the moment,
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jun 9, 2013, 7:56 AM
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You part # thru Monroe if correct I would only call a strut........ Shown here...........
Reason that doesn't say shock is that one is whole and pre installed in spring assy. I would still be asking for a strut cartridge which does act as a shock if all this is correct,
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MarineGrunt
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Jun 9, 2013, 7:58 AM
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Alldata calls them shocks. I have a 2005 but I assume it's the same procedure. Let me know if this isn't what you're looking for.
Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement
Tools Required
- J45400 Strut Spring Compressor
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
- Remove the tire and wheel.
- Remove the shock module from the vehicle.
- Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.
- Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat-bladed tool.
- Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.
- Install pieces of heater hose to the shock module spring where J45400 contacts lower part of spring.
- Install the shock module (2) into the J45400 (1).
- Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
Important: The spring is compressed when the shock absorber moves freely.
- Remove the shock absorber upper retaining nut.
- Remove the shock absorber from the shock module.
- Loosen the compressor forcing screw until the upper mounting plate and coil spring may be removed.
- Remove the upper mounting plate and coil spring from the J45400.
Installation Procedure
- Install the coil spring and upper mounting plate to the J45400.
- Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
- Install the shock absorber to the shock module.
- Install the shock absorber retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber retaining nut to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) .
Notice: Refer to Fastener in Service Precautions.
- Remove the shock module (2) from the J45400 (1).
- Remove the pieces of heater hose from the shock module spring.
- Install the shock module yoke to the shock absorber.
- Install the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.) .
- Install the shock module to the vehicle.
- Install the tire and wheel.
- Lower the vehicle.
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Hammer Time
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Jun 9, 2013, 8:07 AM
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Those are great instructions but this is a 4WD and doesn't even have coil springs or struts in the front.
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MarineGrunt
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Jun 9, 2013, 8:21 AM
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We have a 2005 XL XLT and is a 4WD too. That's what alldatadiy has for ours. I just kind of figured it would be the same.
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Hammer Time
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Jun 9, 2013, 8:27 AM
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That picture came from Alldata for this exact vehicle.
I just looked at a 2005 and it shows the exact same suspension.
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MarineGrunt
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Jun 9, 2013, 8:32 AM
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I looked under our vehicle and it definitely has the springs. I also looked at a parts explosion on alldatadiy and it shows the same image as the one you posted. But, looking under our vehicle, it seems to match up with the replacement instructions I posted above.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jun 9, 2013, 8:38 AM
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Somethings all wrong with this. Either named wrong vehicle, year, 4 wheeler or not. Original poster, you have to know what you have as the two shown are approached all differently as the guys showed,
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Jun 9, 2013, 8:39 AM
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I don't know what the deal is. Something is wrong here because Alldata usually isn't.
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MarineGrunt
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Jun 9, 2013, 8:53 AM
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I have no idea. If we didn't have an Envoy I wouldn't have been able to add to this thread at all. You would know well before I would. Maybe alldata just has the wrong parts explosion or left out the springs.
I'm glad I looked at this thread. From the looks of my front tires I noticed it has a negative camber. They looked fine last fall. The wife probably drilled a curb or something and didn't tell me.
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Hammer Time
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Jun 9, 2013, 8:55 AM
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No, I suspect there are different suspensions within the same year and Alldata just didn't cover one of them.
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Jun 9, 2013, 9:01 AM
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Guess we need to know which type or correct data on this thing. I dare say we've all run into conflicting data from parts outlets to whatever up to a mid year odd ball.
OP - can you send a pic?
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MarineGrunt
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Jun 9, 2013, 9:16 AM
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That makes sense. There are quite a few different trim packages.
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Discretesignals
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Jun 9, 2013, 9:34 AM
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That is a diagram of an S-10 blazer or Jimmy's front suspension... someone goofed.
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Jun 9, 2013, 9:35 AM)
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