Rear Shock Absorber, Coil-Over - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Insert the lower end of the shock assembly (2) down though the lower control arm from above just enough to clear the body, then lift it up into the body bracket (1).





2. Install the mounting bolt (1) and nut (3) fastening the shock assembly (2) to the lower control arm (4). Do not tighten at this time.





3. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires And Wheels - Installation Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.






NOTE: Use the openings (1, 2) in the interior rear quarter trim panel when installing the upper mounting nuts in the following step.






5. Install the two nuts (1) securing the shock assembly (2) to the body bracket (3). Tighten the mounting nuts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).





6. Fold the shock assembly upper mounting nut access door (2) down closing off the opening.





7. If equipped, install the satellite receiver (1) or amplifier (2) to rear floor pan.





8. Install the rear floor pan silencer (1).
9. Install the cargo floor cover.





10. Position the vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise the lift as necessary to access the shock mounting bolt (1) and nut (3).
11. Tighten the shock assembly lower mounting bolt nut (3) to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.).