Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber

Removal and Installation

WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas-pressurized shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. Install new parts with the same part number or an equivalent part if installation is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.





1. Raise the hood and remove the upper shock absorber retaining nut and upper shock absorber insulator.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





3. Remove the lower shock absorber retaining nut and remove the shock absorber.








4. To install, reverse the removal procedure, using new fasteners.