1995 - 2005 GM J-Body Rear Shock Absorber & Mount Replacement (Chevrolet Cavalier & Pontiac Sunfire)

In this video we identify rear shock absorber struts in need of replacement, as well as rear strut mounts that have failed due to corrosion. The vehicle shown is a 2004 Chevy Cavalier but the procedure is common to all 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 models years for the Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire. The eBay and Amazon search links below are paid links, for which I may be compensated and earn a commission, if you choose to buy the parts and tools shown in this video thru them: Bolt buster inductive heater: https://ebay.us/w6DpUF or Amazon: https://amzn.to/45iVDoD GM 22064573 / ACDelco 505-520 rear shock absorber (discontinued): https://ebay.us/RASqzJ GM 88945760 / ACDelco 503-280 rear shock absorber (current): https://ebay.us/uWhypT or https://amzn.to/4hF9htj GM 22129486 jounce bumper: https://ebay.us/zml8Iu GM 22721046 rear upper strut mount (discontinued): https://ebay.us/ijthUO or Amazon: https://amzn.to/43Y4ZVK GM 19294097 / ACDelco 901-037 rear upper strut mount (current): https://ebay.us/RG2YZM or https://amzn.to/4hC3GnP GM 22129957 rear strut bellows (discontinued): https://ebay.us/HKa2oB GM 19294125 / ACDelco 901-065 rear strut bellows (current): https://ebay.us/cHIlqA Single action clamshell strut spring compressor: https://ebay.us/tHnJSH or Amazon: https://amzn.to/47iusMJ Rust-oleum rust reformer liquid: https://ebay.us/WATbb7 or Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QovroD Rust-oleum rust reformer flat black paint: https://ebay.us/FVHQSz or Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DKlE4A GM factory service manual: https://ebay.us/Rx54kD And if I've saved you some $$ here, consider some coins for the coffee tip-jar! https://ko-fi.com/drshock 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Chapters: 0:00 - Problem overview 0:40 - Removing the LH & RH side rear strut lower mounting bolts 3:39 - Removing the LH & RH side rear strut upper mounting bolts and nut 6:08 - Removing the LH & RH side rear strut assembly 10:04 - Disassembling the LH side rear strut assembly 19:10 - Reconditioning the LH side strut upper mount 21:39 - Rebuilding the LH side rear strut assembly 27:29 - Reinstalling the LH side rear strut assembly 28:09 - Service manual overview 30:15 - Rebuilding the RH side rear strut assembly 32:14 - Final RH side view #drshock #cavalier #sunfire Disclaimer: DrShock, the alias for the human content creator for this YouTube channel, is not responsible for any damages, injuries, losses, or liabilities associated with any repairs, upgrades, or maintenance performed on yours, or any other, vehicle whatsoever. No warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided within this channel. Viewing and using the “as-is" information of this channel is totally at your own risk. Always wear personal protection equipment and follow appropriate vehicle manufacturer service manual guidelines with original manufacturer parts only when performing any repairs, upgrades, or maintenance upon any vehicle.