Chevrolet Repair: Replace self leveling shocks on 05 Uplander, rear sway bar, rear shocks

Question
Hi Tom,
Just looking for some pointers to help me replace my shocks. The jobs looks simple as I have been under the van to have a look. My main concern is the air lines. I'm hoping not to change them if it isn't needed unless you recommend otherwise. The main problem is that one is leaking and I'm getting a rattling noise in that area...I assume it's the shock. Anyway, any info that you can offer on the air lines would be helpful in case it isn't a straight forward job.
Thanks,
Tim

Answer
HI TIM,TO BE HONEST I HAVE NOT REPLACED THE REAR SHOCKS ON ONE OF YOUR CARS AS OF YET !!! SOORY. BUT IF THE AIR LINES ARE LIKE WHAT I THINK THEY ARE,THERE IS A CLIP THAT HOLDS THEM TO THE SHOCK NIPPLE..JUST PULL THE CLIP STRAIGHT OUT AND THE LINE PULLS OFF,VERY EASY.THEN PUT THE CLIP BACK IN THE END OF THE LINE BEFORE INSTALLING IT BACK ON THE SHOCK. MAKE SURE YOU PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO HOW THE CLIP GOES IN THE LINE..THERE ARE A COUPLE WAYS,ONLY ONE CORRECT WAY..AS FAR AS REMOVING THE SHOCK ,THIS IS STRAIGHT FORWARD. ALSO YOU SAY THERE IS A RATTLE SOUND,AS A RULE SHOCKS DO NOT RATTLE,BUT REAR SWAY BAR LNKS DO..SEE IF YOUR CAR HAS A REAR SWAY BAR,IF IT DOES, CK THE LINKS ON THE END OF THE BAR,THESE JOINT BECOME LOOSE AND RATTLE.TO CK MAKE SURE THE REAR SUSPENSION IS LOADED,GRAB THEM WITH YOUR HAND AND MOVE THEM UP AND DOWN AND SEE IF THEY ARE LOOSE OR YOU HEAR A CLUNKING SOUND.IF SO REPLACE THEM. WILL DRIVE YOU CRAZY... I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU,,TOM...