Rear Shock Absorber

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Support the rear axle housing (1) by using a floor jack.





3. Remove the shock absorber nut (1).
4. Remove the lower mounting nut (8) and the lower mounting bolt (7).
5. Remove the following components:
- The shock absorber (6)
- The upper support (2)
- The upper bushing (3)
- The lower bushing (4)
- The lower support (5)

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Use a new shock absorber nut (1) when installing the shock absorber.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT tighten the nuts and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the wheels and tires before tightening the nuts and bolts.





1. Install the following components to the vehicle:
- The shock absorber (4)
- The upper support
- The upper bushing (2)
- The lower bushing (3)
- The lower support
- The shock absorber nut (1)





2. Secure the shock absorber to the lower bracket with the lower mounting bolt (2) and the lower mounting nut. DO NOT tighten the nut and bolt.
3. Remove the floor jack.
4. Lower the vehicle.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Tighten the nuts and the bolt with the weight of the vehicle on the wheels and tires.
- Tighten the shock absorber nut to 29 Nm (21.0 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the lower nut and bolt (2) to 85 Nm (61.5 ft. lbs.).