Installation

INSTALLATION

RWD
1. Place shock assembly into front suspension using reverse direction in which it was removed.

CAUTION: It is important to tighten nut as described in following step to avoid damaging ball stud joint.





2. Place upper ball joint stud (1) through hole in top of knuckle and install nut (4). Tighten nut by holding ball joint stud with a hex wrench while turning nut with a wrench. Tighten nut using crow foot wrench on torque wrench to 47 Nm + 90° turn (35 ft. lbs. + 90° turn) torque.





3. Connect wheel speed sensor cable routing clip (2) at brake tube bracket (3).





4. Install lower shock mounting bolt (3) attaching shock assembly (1) to lower control arm (4). Do not tighten bolt at this time.





5. Slide stabilizer link (3) ball joint stem into shock assembly from front. Install nut fastening link (3) to shock assembly (1). Tighten nut by holding ball joint stud while turning nut. Tighten nut using crow foot wrench on torque wrench to 128 Nm (95 ft. lbs.) torque.





6. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Lower vehicle.





8. Install three nuts (2) fastening shock assembly (4) to shock tower (3). Tighten nuts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
9. If equipped, align shock tower cap (1) with shock mounting nuts (2) and snap into place.