Rear Suspension

Shock Absorber

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting Vehicle Lifting.

2. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt in the sequence shown.

1. Using a suitable jackstand, support the rearward lower control arm.

2. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt.
- To install, tighten the new shock absorber lower bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).





3. Remove the 2 shock absorber upper bolts and remove the shock absorber.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).





Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.