Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Front

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove shock upper nut and remove retainer and grommet.





3. Remove lower mounting bolt from suspension arm and remove shock.

INSTALLATION
1. Extend shock fully, install retainer and grommet on top of shock absorber. Check grommets and retainer for wear.
2. Guide shock up through upper suspension arm bracket. Install top grommet, retainer and nut. Tighten nut to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
3. Align bottom end of shock into lower suspension arm and install mounting bolt. Tighten bolt to 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove support and lower vehicle.