Shock Absorber - Replacement

Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
4. Disconnect the automatic level control air tube from the shock absorber.
5. Remove the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.
6. Remove the trunk trim to gain access to the shock upper mounting nuts.





7. Remove the cover, the 2 nuts, and the reinforcement from the top of the shock.





8. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the shock absorber to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the shock reinforcement, and the retaining nuts.
Tighten the shock absorber upper retaining nuts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the shock cover.
4. Install the trunk trim.





5. Install the shock absorber lower retaining bolts.
Tighten the shock absorber lower retaining bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the automatic level control air tube to the shock.
7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.