Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the upper insulator retainer and insulator to the shock absorber.
- Carefully install the shock absorber to the shock tower and lower control arm. Take care when routing the ESC pigtail and connector through the upper shock tower.
Tighten: Tighten the upper shock absorber bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the lower shock absorber retaining nut to 145 N.m (107 lb ft).
- Connect the outer tie rod to the suspension knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Connect the harness pigtail to the upper shock tower clip.
- Connect the rear shock ESC harness connector.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
The ESC connector must be installed facing the inward position, while the white paint mark on the bottom bracket must be facing outward. The bracket to ESC connector orientation is 180 degrees.
NOTE:
To avoid breaking the mounting bolt that attaches the shock absorber to the lower control arm, tighten the bolt. Do NOT tighten the nut.