Assembly

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: If the coil spring has been removed from the spring compressor, proceed with the next step, otherwise, proceed with STEP 3.

1. Place the coil spring in the spring compressor following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Slowly compress the coil spring until enough room is available for shock assembly reassembly.




3. Assemble the bushings (3, 6) and sleeve (5) through the upper mounting bracket (4).
4. Install the upper spring isolator (10) on the upper mounting bracket (4).
5. Install the upper mounting bracket (4) on top of the coil spring (11).




6. Install the lower spring isolator (12) on the spring seat of the shock absorber (13).
7. Slide the dust shield (9), jounce bumper (8) and washer (7) onto the shock rod.
8. Install the shock absorber (13) up through the bottom of the coil spring (11) and upper mounting bracket until the lower spring seat contacts the lower end of the coil spring.
9. While holding the shock absorber in position, install the washer (2) and nut (1) on the end of the shock rod.




CAUTION: Never use impact or high speed tools to remove the shock rod nut. Damage to the shock internal bearings can occur.

10. Install Snap-On(R) Shock Absorber Socket A139, or equivalent, on the end of the shock rod (1). While holding the shock rod from turning, tighten the nut (2) using a crows foot wrench and a torque wrench. Tighten the shock rod nut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).




11. Turn the upper mounting bracket or shock absorber as necessary until the mounting studs on the mounting bracket line up with the lower mounting bolt eyelet at the bottom of the shock absorber.
12. Slowly release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor (1) drive completely.
13. Remove the shock assembly from the spring compressor.
14. Install the shock assembly on the vehicle. Installation