Rear Suspension

Fig. 6 Shock absorber mounting:

1. Raise vehicle and place jack stands under frame side rails. Position a suitable jack under the rear axle housing and raise slightly to support axle assembly.
2. Disconnect shock absorber from upper mounting location, Fig. 6.
3. Disconnect shock absorber attaching nut from spring anchor plate.
4. Remove shock absorber.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Torque upper mount to 15 ft. lbs. and lower mount nut to 50 ft. lbs.