Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation: Notes

1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Link Installation Note .)

Fig 1: Rear Shock Absorber Related Components With Tightening Torque

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Rear shock absorber upper nut (See Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nut Removal Note .) (See Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nut Installation Note .)
2	Rear shock absorber lower nut
3	Washer
4	Stud bolt
5	Rear shock absorber