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Shock Absorber Replacement - AWD: Installation

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  1. If you removed the coil spring, install the coil spring. Refer to COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT - FWD  or COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT - AWD  .
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the shock absorber and the 3 nuts (2,3,6). Refer to Figure. Tighten the nuts to 80 N.m (59.0 lb ft).
    CAUTION: Do not tighten the lower shock absorber nut or bolt. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut and bolt.
  3. Install the bolt (5) and the nut (4). Refer to Figure.
  4. Install the 3 bolts in order to retain the lower control arm to the body. Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (47.9 lb ft).
    CAUTION: Do not tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut.
  5. Install the nut and the stabilizer shaft link stud to the lower control arm.
  6. Remove the jack and the block of wood.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the shock absorber fastener access panel (1). Refer to Figure.
  9. Install the tool storage compartment. Refer to Figure.
  10. Install the rear storage compartment. Refer to Figure.
  11. Install the rear accessory panel. Refer to Figure.
  12. Install the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Figure.
  13. Bounce the rear of the vehicle in order to stabilize the suspension.
  14. Tighten the lower shock absorber nut (4) and the bolt (5). Tighten the nut and the bolt to 140 N.m (103.3 lb ft). Refer to Figure.
  15. Tighten the nut to the stabilizer shaft link stud. Tighten the nut to 44 N.m (32.5 lb ft).
  16. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary.
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