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Installation - Shock Assembly

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  1. Install shock assembly back in vehicle using the reverse sequence of removal.
  2. Install upper shock mount into the mounting holes in rear shock tower.
  3. Push down on rear knuckle to obtain clearance and then install shock absorber clevis bracket on rear knuckle.
  4. Align clevis bracket on shock absorber with bushing in knuckle. Install and tighten bolt to a torque of 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
  5. Lower vehicle far enough to gain access to the trunk.
  6. Install and tighten the 2 shock assembly upper mounting nuts to a torque of 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  7. Install plastic cover on shock assembly.
  8. Install carpeting back on shock tower.
  9. Install fasteners securing splash shield to shock mount.
  10. Install wheel and tire assembly on vehicle. Install all wheel mounting nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Repeat tightening sequence to full specified torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  11. Lower vehicle to the ground.
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