Shock Absorber Replacement

Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
3. Using a suitable jack stand, raise the rear knuckle to remove spring tension.




4. Remove the lower shock bolt.




5. Remove the upper shock nuts.
6. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Place the shock in the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the shock absorber to body nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Install the shock absorber to knuckle bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 180 Nm (133 lb ft).

4. Remove the jack stand from the rear knuckle.
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
6. Lower the vehicle.