SHOCK ABSORBER, Suspension: Installation: Standard

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ASSY.

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Insert lower end of shock absorber (3) into well of spring link (4).

Fig 2: SHOCK MOUNTING - UPPER
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Raise upper end of shock absorber (4) up into mounted position on body (1) and install upper mounting screws (2). Tighten upper mounting screws to 52 N.m (38 ft. lbs.).

Fig 3: SHOCK MOUNTING - LOWER
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Install lower shock mounting bolt (2) and nut (4). Do not tighten at this time.
Remove under-hoist utility jack or jack stand from under spring link.

Fig 4: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
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Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.)). Refer to Tires and Wheels - Installation
Lower vehicle.
Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access lower mounting bolt.

Fig 5: SHOCK MOUNTING - LOWER
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Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nut (4) to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.).