Assembly

REAR SUSPENSION

ASSEMBLY - SHOCK ASSEMBLY
(1) If the coil spring has been removed from the compressor, place the lower end (smaller diameter) of the coil spring in the spring compressor supported by the lower hooks at the same position as in disassembly, following the manufacturer's instructions.
(2) Position the upper hooks of the spring compressor on the coil spring near the top as in disassembly
(3) Compress the coil spring enough to reinstall the shock absorber and upper mount.
(4) Install the lower shock rod isolator bushing in the bottom of the upper shock mount. The smaller end is to be pointed away from the mount when installed.
(5) Install the upper shock rod isolator bushing and sleeve in the upper shock mount until seated into lower bushing. The smaller end of the bushing is to be pointed away from the mount when installed.
(6) Install the lower coil spring isolator on the lower spring seat of the shock absorber (Fig. 18).

Fig.19 Jounce Bumper Installed:

(7) Install the jounce bumper as shown on the rod of the shock absorber (Fig. 19).

Fig.20 Installing Collar On Shock:

(8) Install the collar on the rod of the shock absorber assembly with the undercut side of sleeve facing down (Fig. 20). Push the collar down until seated on the step of the shock absorber rod.
(9) Install the shock through the bottom of the coil spring until the lower spring seat contacts the lower end of the coil spring. Install the clamp temporarily securing the shock absorber to the coil spring.
(10) Install dust shield and cup over the jounce bumper and onto the rod of the shock absorber.
(11) Install the lower shock rod bushing retainer washer on the shock absorber rod.
(12) Install the upper spring isolator on the top of the coil spring. The bottom of the isolator is contoured to fit around the inside diameter of the coil spring and has a step built into it that the end of the coil spring must fit into upon installation.
(13) Install the upper shock mount bracket and rod isolator bushings as an assembly on the top of the rod of the shock absorber.
(14) Install the upper shock rod bushing retainer washer. Make sure the concave side is facing up.
(15) Install the shock assembly retainer nut. Hold the shock rod from rotating using special socket Snap-On A136, or equivalent, and tighten the retainer nut using a crow foot wrench (on the end of a torque wrench and extension) to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 16).
(16) Position the upper shock mount so it's studs are in line with the bolt hole in the shock absorber lower bracket.
(17) Slowly release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive fully. As the tension is relieved, make sure the upper mount, isolator, and coil spring align properly. Remove the clamp from the lower end of the coil spring and shock. Push back the spring compressor upper and lower hooks, then remove the shock assembly from the spring compressor.
(18) Install the shock assembly on the vehicle.