Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .

Important: Do not reuse the nut.

3. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber (2) ball stud nut (1).



4. Remove the shock absorber ball stud from the relay rod using the J 24319-B .




Important: Do not reuse the nut.

5. Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt (5) and the nut (6).
6. Remove the shock absorber (4) from the vehicle.
7. Inspect the following parts:

•	The shock absorber for leaks and damage

•	The mounting bolts and the nuts for damage or corrosion

1. Install the shock absorber (4).
2. Install the mounting bolt (5) and a new prevailing torque nut (6).
3. Install the shock absorber ball stud (2) to the relay rod (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




4. Install the J 29193 .
5. Tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the ball stud in the relay rod.

Tighten
Tighten the installer to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

6. Remove the J 29193 .
7. Install the prevailing torque nuts.

Tighten

•	Tighten the shock absorber mounting nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

•	Tighten the ball stud nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

8. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
9. Lower the vehicle.