FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Suspension




Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly









Disassembly and Assembly

1. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Rear Suspension.

2. Using a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.





3. NOTICE: When installing the shock rod nut, make sure the shock rod and bushing are centered in the upper mount before tightening the nut or damage to the shock bushing may occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the shock absorber rod from turning while removing and installing the nut.

Remove and discard the shock absorber rod nut.

- To install, tighten the new nut to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).





4. Remove the shock absorber.

5. Remove the shock absorber upper mount.

6. Remove the upper mount bushing.

7. Carefully release the spring compressor and remove the coil spring.

8. NOTE: Make sure the upper shock mount stud, shock rod and shock lower bushing are aligned before tightening the shock rod nut.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.