Shock Absorber, Suspension: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Shock Absorber And Bracket

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1 - GROMMET

2 - RETAINER

3 - BRACKET

4 - RETAINER

5 - SHOCK

6 - GROMMET

Position the lower retainer (4) and grommet (6) on the upper stud. Insert the shock absorber (5) through the spring from engine compartment.

Fig 2: Shock Absorber Axle Mount

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1 - SHOCK

2 - SPRING

3 - FLAG NUT

4 - SHOCK BOLT

Install the lower bolt (4) and tighten to specifications. Refer to FRONT, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 3: Shock Absorber And Bracket

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1 - GROMMET

2 - RETAINER

3 - BRACKET

4 - RETAINER

5 - SHOCK

6 - GROMMET

Install the upper shock bracket (3) and three nuts and tighten nuts to specifications. Refer to FRONT, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS .
Install upper grommet (1) and retainer (2). Install upper shock nut and tighten to specifications. Refer to FRONT, LINK AND COIL, SPECIFICATIONS .