Shock Absorber Replacement Front

1. Raise the vehicle. Put chocks at the front and rear of the rear wheels.
2. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal and Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.
4. Remove the lower mounting bolt, the washers, the spacer, and the nut from the shock mounting bracket.
5. Remove the upper mounting bolt, the washers, the spacer, the nut and the shock from the mounting bracket.

1. Inspect the shock absorbers for damage and leakage.
2. Test the shock absorbers. Refer to Struts or Shock Absorbers Bench Test in Front Suspension.

1. Install the shock absorber to the upper mounting bracket with the mounting bolt, the washers, the spacer, and the nut.
2. Install the shock absorber to the lower mounting bracket with the mounting bolt, the washers, the spacer, and the nut.

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

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal and Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.
4. Lower the vehicle.

Shock Absorber Replacement Rear

1. Raise the vehicle. Put chocks at the front and rear of the front wheels.
2. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal and Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.
4. Remove the lower mounting bolt, the washers, the spacer, and the nut from the shock mounting bracket.
5. Remove the upper mounting bolt, the washers, the spacer, the nut and the shock from the mounting bracket.

1. Inspect the shock absorbers for damage and leakage.
2. Test the shock absorbers. Refer to Struts or Shock Absorbers Bench Test in Front Suspension.

1. Install the shock absorber to the upper mounting bracket with the mounting bolt, the washers, the spacer, and the nut.
2. Install the shock absorber to the lower mounting bracket with the mounting bolt, the washers, the spacer, and the nut.

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

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal and Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.
4. Lower the vehicle.