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Removal and Installation Shock Absorber





REAR SHOCK ABSORBER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Set suitable jack under axle assembly to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber (lower side).
4. Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.





5. Remove shock absorber assembly mounting nuts (upper side)
( ) with power tool, and then remove shock absorber assembly.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.