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Shock Absorber Replacement

Fig 1: Shock Absorber Components
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Shock Absorber Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1 Rear Shock Absorber Bolt.
WARNING:

Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack stand.
  2. Remove and DISCARD the bolt. DO NOT re-use, replace with NEW only.
  3. Support the rear end of the rear axle with a suitable jack stand and raise the rear axle to the proper D Height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .
  4. Tighten the rear shock absorber lower bolt..

Tighten 
  1. First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
  2. Final Pass: additional 65 to 75 degrees.
2 Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (Qty:2)
Tighten 
100 N.m (74 lb ft)
3 Rear Shock Absorber
4 Rear Shock Absorber Nut

Procedure

  1. Using the CH-51095  wrench or equivalent, remove and install rear shock absorber nut.

Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Special Tools 
CH-51095  Shock Absorber Strut Wrench for equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools .
5 Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
6 Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bumper
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