Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement.

1

Upper Fastener (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Install NEW bolts.
2. Apply locking agent on the bolts.

Tighten
100 N·m(74 lb ft) + 75 degrees

2

Lower Fastener

Procedure

Install NEW bolt.

Tighten
100 N·m(74 lb ft) + 75 degrees

3

Shock Absorber Bracket Nut

Tighten
30 N·m (22 lb ft) + 60 degrees + 15 degrees

4

Shock Absorber Bracket

Procedure

Transfer the bracket to the new shock absorber.

5

Shock Absorber

Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors, if equipped.