Shock Absorber Replacement (FE7)

Shock Absorber Replacement (FE7)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the wheel and the tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Support the lower control arm with a jack.
4. Disconnect the electronic level control air tube from the shock.
5. Remove the 2 bolts securing the shock to the control arm.




6. Pull the trunk trim back to gain access to the upper shock.
7. Remove the upper shock dust cover.
8. Remove the 2 nuts and the reinforcement from the shock.




9. Remove the shock from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the shock on the vehicle.




2. Install the shock upper mount.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the shock reinforcement and the 2 nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the shock cover.
5. Position the trunk trim in the proper location.




6. Install the lower shock bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

7. Connect the electronic air control air tube to the shock.
8. Install the wheel and the tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .

Tighten the wheel nuts to 125 N.m (80 lb ft).


Important: Before lowering the vehicle onto its wheels, or before driving the vehicle if it was not on a lift, turn the ignition ON and wait approximately 45 seconds. This will permit the automatic level control (ALC) system to execute the ARC, ensuring that the air adjustable shock absorbers are filled with residual pressure.


9. Lower the vehicle.