Front Shock Absorber - Installation

ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE





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

4. Raise and support vehicle.





5. Pull lower end of shock assembly outward, then slide clevis bracket (3) onto lower end. Slide clevis bracket onto shock assembly until bracket contacts collar on shock housing (2).
6. Install pinch bolt and nut (1) fastening clevis bracket (3) to bottom of shock assembly (2). Install pinch bolt from rear. Do not tighten at this time.





7. Slide clevis bracket (2) over bushing mounted in lower control arm (7).
8. Install bolt (1) and nut (3) attaching shock clevis bracket (2) to lower control arm (7). Do not tighten at this time.





9. Tighten pinch bolt (1) attaching clevis bracket to shock assembly to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).





10. Slide stabilizer link ball joint stem into clevis bracket. Install nut (2) fastening link to clevis bracket (3). 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.).





11. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) . Tires And Wheels - Installation Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.)).
12. Lower vehicle.






NOTE: When tightening lower shock clevis mounting bolt, do not attempt rotating bolt. Bolt shaft is serrated. Turn nut only.

13. Tighten lower shock clevis bracket bolt nut (3) to 174 Nm (128 ft. lbs.).