Rear Shock Absorber, Coil-Over - Installation

INSTALLATION






NOTE: When installing the shock assembly into the body bracket in the following step, be sure to position the upper mounting bracket so that the angular formed side (as viewed from above) of the mounting bracket flange (1) is facing outboard of vehicle (opposite side of bracket is rounded).






1. Insert the lower end of the shock assembly (2) down though the lower control arm from above just enough to clear the body, then lift it up into the body bracket (3).





2. Install the mounting bolt (4) and nut (1) fastening the shock assembly (2) to the lower control arm (3). Do not tighten at this time.





3. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) . Tires And Wheels - Installation Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.





5. Install the two nuts (1) securing the shock assembly (2) to the body bracket (3). Tighten the mounting nuts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).

6. Reposition the luggage compartment carpet as necessary.




7. Position the vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise the lift as necessary to access the shock mounting bolt and nut.
8. Tighten the shock assembly lower mounting bolt nut (1) to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.).