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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  2. Remove and discard the 3 shock absorber upper mount-to frame nuts.
    • To install, tighten the nuts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar nut and grommet.
    • To install, tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    4. NOTE: Do not tighten until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.
  4. Remove the shock absorber-to-lower arm bolt.
    • To install, tighten the bolt to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
  5. Remove and discard the shock absorber-to-lower arm flag nut.
  6. Remove the shock absorber. For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the shock absorber and spring assembly, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ASSEMBLY .
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Always install a new:
      • shock absorber upper mount-to frame nut.
      • stabilizer bar nut and grommet.
      • shock absorber-to-lower arm flag nut.
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