Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the shock module upper retaining nuts.

Caution: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the shock module yoke from the lower control arm. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement (Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement).




5. Remove the shock module from the shock tower and lower control arm.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the shock module to the shock tower and lower control arm.
2. Install the shock module yoke to the lower control arm. Refer to Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement (Front Shock Absorber Yoke Replacement).
3. Lower the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the shock module upper retaining nuts and tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.