Shock Absorber Replace

Fig. 2 Rear shock absorber upper attachment components:

Fig. 3 Stabilizer bar & shock absorber removal:

1. Open deck lid, then remove trim cover and shock absorber upper retaining nut.
2. Raise rear of vehicle and support rear axle using a suitable jack.
3. Remove shock absorber lower attaching bolt, then disconnect shock absorber from mounting bracket, Fig. 2. Remove shock absorber from vehicle.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Torque lower attaching bolt to 41 ft. lbs. and upper attaching nut to 13 ft. lbs. When installing upper shock absorber attachment components, refer to Fig. 3, for proper installation order.