Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Upper Bolt & Lower Nut (All Wheel Drive)

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Install the shock absorber.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the shock absorber upper bolt (1) and the shock absorber nuts (2 and 3).
Tighten: Tighten the shock absorber nuts (2 and 3) to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, install the air tube connector to the shock absorber.
Remove the utility stand.
Lower the vehicle.