Rear Suspension

Shock Absorber









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement 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.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature on the stock rod nut to prevent the shock rod from rotating when removing or installing the shock rod nut.

1. Pull back the luggage compartment side trim panel to gain access to the shock absorber upper nut.

2. Remove and discard the shock absorber upper mount nut.
- To install, tighten the new nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).


3. Remove the wheel and tire.

4. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while removing or installing the nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut and disconnect the link from the wheel knuckle.

- To install, tighten the new nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).


5. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and remove the shock absorber.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).


6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.