Rear Shock Absorber [Vehicles With: Dynamic Suspension]

Rear Shock Absorber
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

WARNING: Make sure the spring compressor Safe Working Load (SWL) meets or exceeds the spring rating quoted in the Specifications section.

WARNING: Always follow the spring compressor manufacturer's instructions.

WARNING: The spring is under extreme tension, care must be taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly - Vehicles With: Dynamic Suspension Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly [Vehicles With: Dynamic Suspension]









CAUTION: Mark the components to aid installation.

















WARNING: Make sure to support the shock absorber.

CAUTION: Discard the nut.









Installation
1 Make sure the correct vehicle suspension components are installed.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Suspension System Specifications




2 Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.




3 Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.





CAUTION: Make sure the component is aligned as shown.

NOTE:
Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted on removal.
4 Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.




5 Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.




6 Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.




7 Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.





CAUTION: Make sure the component is aligned as shown.
Inspect the component and install a new one if damaged.
Make sure that the correct spring and isolator are fitted according to the vehicle specifications.





WARNING: Make sure to support the shock absorber.

CAUTION: Make sure the component is aligned as shown.

CAUTION: Make sure that the spring is installed to the damper assembly with the paint marks (located on the spring) at the top.





WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

WARNING: Make sure to support the shock absorber.

Torque to: 67 Nm









CAUTION: Make sure the components are aligned as shown.













CAUTION: Make sure the components are aligned as shown.





CAUTION: Make sure the components are aligned as shown.
For additional information, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly - Vehicles With: Dynamic Suspension Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly [Vehicles With: Dynamic Suspension]
8 Check the suspension system ride height.