Shock Absorber Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Disconnect automatic level control air lines from shock absorber, if equipped.
3. Remove the shock absorber to frame bracket bolts.
4. Remove the shock absorber to anchor plate nut and washer.
5. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the shock absorber to the lower anchor plate. Do not attach the washer or the nut.
2. Install the shock absorber to the frame bracket with the nuts and the bolts.
3. Install the lower anchor plate washer and the nut.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Tighten the nuts and the bolts with the front suspension loaded.
- Tighten the shock absorber upper bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the lower anchor plate nut to 84 Nm (62 ft. lbs.) on pickups and 2 door utility models and to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.) on 4 door utility models.
5. Connect automatic level control air line to shock absorber, if equipped.
6. Lower the vehicle.