Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement

Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement

Special Tools

CH-48845 Spring Compressor


Removal Procedure



Warning

Use only the CH-48845 Spring Compressor when servicing suspension components on this vehicle. Other tools may not be strong enough for the springs on this vehicle and you could be injured if you do not use Special Tool CH-48845. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.



Note

Use only hand tools to perform the following service procedure.

1. Install the front shock absorber assembly in theCH-48845 .





Note: For vehicles equipped with electronic suspension control, ensure that the upper retaining bracket of the CH-48845 is adjusted properly so that it DOES NOT damage the front suspension mount.


2. Position the shock absorber (2) in the upper retaining bracket of theCH-48845 (1) so the shock absorber will be centered.




3. Using theCH-48845 (1), compress the front spring (2).
4. Using the appropriate size wrench, hold the shock absorber shaft.






Note

DO NOT re-use the shock absorber nut, discard and replace with new ONLY.

5. Using the appropriate tool, remove and discard the shock absorber nut (1) .




6. Remove the front lower shock absorber (2) and the front spring lower insulator (1).




7. Remove the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring upper seat (2), front suspension strut bumper (3), front spring upper insulator (4), and the front suspension spring (5) from the spring compressor.



Installation Procedure







Note

The inboard strut mounting studs are spaced closer together than the outboard stud. The outboard stud should be facing toward the outside (closest to the technician proper alignment.

1. Assemble the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring upper seat (2), front suspension strut bumper (3), front spring upper insulator (4), and the front suspension spring (5) in the spring compressor.




2. Align the spring seat stop (3), the outboard stud (1), and the center of the lower strut mount (4). The notch in the spring seat (2) should be just to the right of the outboard stud.






Note

For vehicles equipped with electronic suspension control, ensure that the upper retaining bracket of the CH-48845 is adjusted properly so that it DOES NOT damage the front suspension mount.

3. Position the shock absorber (2) in the upper retaining bracket of theCH-48845 (1) so the shock absorber will be centered.




4. Using theCH-48845 (1), compress the front spring (2).
5. Using the appropriate size wrench, hold the shock absorber shaft.




Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) .
6. Install the NEW shock absorber nut (1) and tighten.

* For vehicles equipped with electronic suspension, tighten the shock absorber nut to 50 Nm (37 lb ft) .
* For vehicles equipped with electronic suspension, tighten the electrical connector to 17 Nm (13 lb ft) .
* For vehicles without electronic suspension, tighten the shock absorber nut to 60 Nm (44 lb ft) .

7. Remove the shock absorber assembly from the spring compressor
8. Install the shock absorber in the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement (Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement) .