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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressured shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorber tube. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. New fasteners with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
NOTE: Install shock absorbers individually as required. It is not necessary to install in pairs.
    WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
    2. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  3. Use a suitable jack or jack stands to support the rear axle.
  4. Remove the shock upper nut, washer and the insulator.
    • Discard the nut, washer and insulator.
    • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  5. Remove lower shock nut, bolt and the shock absorber.
    • Discard the nut and bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    6. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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