Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Installation

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Install the shock absorber and the upper mount. Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor

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NOTE: If the individual spring and/or shock components are not being serviced, continue to the installation procedure.

NOTE: For reference during assembly, index the upper mount, spring and shock absorber.

Compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber. Use the General Equipment: Spring Compressor

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

While holding the shock rod, install the new shock absorber and the shock rod nut.

Torque

: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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1. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
2. Position the lower arm and wheel knuckle up.
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Install the new shock absorber and spring assembly upper nuts.
Torque

: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)

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Install the new upper ball joint nut.
Torque

: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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Install the new shock absorber and spring assembly lower nuts.
Torque

: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)

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NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while installing the nut.

Install the new front stabilizer link upper nut.

Torque

: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

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1. Position the wheel speed sensor wire harness and install the wheel speed sensor bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
2. Position the brake hose and install the brake hose bracket bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Position the tie rod end and install the new tie rod end nut.
Torque

: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .