Front Suspension

4 X 2 MODELS

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Hold shock upper stem from turning with a suitable wrench and remove nut, retainer and grommet.
3. Remove lower shock pivot bolts, then remove shock absorber from vehicle.
4. Reverse procedure to install. Torque upper attaching nut to 8 ft. lbs. and lower attaching bolts to 20 ft. lbs.

Fig. 17 Shock absorber replacement. 4 x 4 models:

4 X 4 MODELS
Refer to Fig. 17 for shock absorber replacement procedure on 4 X 4 vehicles.