Shock Absorber Replacement W/F55
Tools Required
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the front shock ESC harness connector.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Important: The ESC connector seals to the upper shock shaft. If the upper shock shaft is damaged, the shock will need replacement.
- Using only hand tools, remove the upper mounting nut, insulator retainer and insulator.
- Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts.
- Using a pry bar, compress the shock absorber from the bottom upward.
- While the shock is in the compressed position, install the
J 43822
.
- Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.
- Remove the
J 43822
from the shock absorber.
- Remove the insulator and insulator retainer from the shock absorber.
Installation Procedure
- Install the
J 43822
to the shock absorber.
- Install the insulator and insulator retainer to the shock absorber.
- Position the shock absorber between the upper shock support and lower control arm.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the insulator, insulator retainer and nut to the upper shock shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).
- Remove the
J 43822
from the shock absorber.
- Using the
J 33432-A
, compress the coil spring.
- Raise the lower control arm to the shock absorber lower mounting and install the bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Remove the
J 33432-A
from the coil spring.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the ESC harness connector. Check the connection by lightly pulling upwards on the connector.