Installation Procedure
- Install the shock absorber to the vehicle.
Important: Position the bolts in the same direction that they removed or suspension clearance may be affected.
- Install the shock absorber mounting bolts.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the new shock absorber mounting nuts and the washers.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber mounting nuts to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - WHEELHOUSE in Body Front End.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower and vehicle.
- Dispose of the shock absorber. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL .