Front Suspension

Shock Absorber

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.











NOTE: Vehicles with 6.8L engine, RH side only.











Removal

WARNING: Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorber or strut tube. The shock absorber and strut tube are gas pressurized and could explode if heated. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is 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. NOTE: This step is required for RH shock absorber only.

If equipped with a 6.8L engine, remove the RH side heat shield bolt and heat shield.

2. Remove and discard the shock absorber upper nut, washer and bushing assembly.

3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

4. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower nut and washer.

5. Remove the shock absorber.

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the lower shock absorber nut at this time.

Position the shock absorber and loosely install the new lower nut and washer.

2. NOTE: When tightening the shock absorber upper nut, make sure that the upper shock rod is centered and flush with the frame.

Position the shock absorber assembly up into the frame hole and install the new shock absorber upper nut washer and bushing assembly.

- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

3. Tighten the shock absorber lower nut and washer to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

4. NOTE: This step is required for RH shock absorber only.

If equipped with a 6.8L engine, install the RH side heat shield and bolt.

- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).