Rear Shock Absorber Replace

CAUTION: To avoid damaging CV joints when removing rear shocks, suspension must remain approximately within its normal range of travel.

Rear Suspension:

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, and support trailing arm with suitable jack.
2. Remove bolt securing shock absorber to trailing arm.

Upper Shock Bolts:

3. Pull back trunk trim panel and remove 2 nuts securing upper shock absorber mount and the shock absorber assembly.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten fasteners as follows:

Lower mount to trailing arm 52 - 63 ft lb (72 - 87 Nm)
Shock to upper mount bracket 9 - 11 ft lb (13 - 15 Nm)
Upper bracket mount nuts 16 - 17 ft lb (22 - 24 Nm)