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Shock Absorbers

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: The rear shocks are located near the coil spring

Fig. 2: Remove the lower shock nut and washer with bushing

Fig. 3: Lift the shock absorber out of the lower control arm along with the bushing

Fig. 4: Remove the upper shock mounting bolt . . .

Fig. 5: . . . a washer will come out with the bolt

Fig. 6: Now you can extract the shock from the vehicle

  1. Rasie and support the rear of the vehicle.
  2. ßupport the rear axle housing with a jack.
  3. Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower control arm.
  4. Renove the bushings and washer.
  5. Remove the upper shock bolt and slide the absorber off the pin.

    To install:

  6. Postion the shock on to the upper pin with the washer on the inside.
  7. Place the bushings and washer on the bottom of the shock.
  8. Place the shock with components onto the lower control arm.
  9. Tighten the upper bolt to 27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm).
  10. tighten the lower nut until the bolt protrudes 0.0059 inch (1.5mm).
  11. Lower the jack from the axle housing.
  12. Lower the vehicle.

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