Rear Shock Absorber: Removal

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
NOTE: The rear suspension height sensor must be disconnected from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension components or damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.

Remove the rear height sensor arm bracket bolt and position the rear height sensor arm bracket aside.

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Disconnect the rear height sensor electrical connector.

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Unclip the 3 rear shock absorber wire harness retaining clips.

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Support the rear suspension to ride height.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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Remove and discard the rear shock absorber lower bolts.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Remove and discard the rear shock absorber upper bolts.
Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the rear shock absorber rod nut cap.

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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove the nut.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the shock absorber rod from turning while removing or installing the shock absorber rod nut.

Remove and discard the rear shock absorber rod nut.

Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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