Rear

Shock Absorber

WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas shock absorbers which will extend unassisted. Do apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during removal or component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Using a suitable jack, support the axle.
3. Remove and discard the shock absorber upper nut and bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut, lower bolt and the shock absorber.
^ Discard the nut and bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.