Removal and Replacement

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly:

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the lower arm.
2. Remove and discard the 3 shock absorber upper mount nuts and remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
^ To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
3. For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the shock absorber and spring assembly, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.