Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and InstallationRemoval
1. Hoist vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
2. Remove wheel.
3. Support lower arm (1) with jack (2) and remove shock absorber bolts (3).
4. Compress the shock absorber enough to remove it from body.
Installation
Install shock absorber by reversing removal procedure, noting the following instructions.
^ Tighten all fasteners to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Shock absorber upper bolt a: 60 Nm (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 ft. lbs.)
Shock absorber lower bolt b: 90 Nm (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 ft. lbs.)
Wheel nut: 100 Nm (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ If reuse shock absorber bolts, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk surface.
^ Shock absorber bolts must be tightened in non-loaded condition.
