Shock Absorber Replacement (Z85, ZQ8)

Shock Absorber Replacement (2WD, Z85, ZQ8)

Removal Procedure

Caution: The front shock absorbers of the vehicle are multifunctional. In addition to contributing to a smooth ride they also provide the only stop to the front suspension when fully extended. Therefore, when servicing the shock absorber, service replacement shock absorbers must be equivalent to original shock absorbers in both extended length and strength. Use of shocks not complying to original equipment or strength could result in suspension over-travel or shock breakage. Suspension over-travel may result in suspension component breakage.




1. Remove the absorber/spring assembly upper mounting nuts.




2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the absorber/spring assembly bolt and nut.
5. Remove the front stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (ZQ8, Z85) (Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (ZQ8, Z85))Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Z71) (Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Z71)).




6. Remove the absorber/spring assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the absorber/spring assembly to the vehicle.




2. Install the absorber/spring assembly bolt and nut and tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
3. Install the front stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (ZQ8, Z85) (Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (ZQ8, Z85))Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Z71) (Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Z71)).
4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Install the absorber/spring assembly upper mounting nuts and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).