- Install the upper insulator retainer and insulator to the shock absorber.
Important: If equipped, the ESC connector must be installed facing the inward position, while the white paint mark on the bottom bracket must be facing outward. The bracket to ESC connector orientation is 180 degrees.
- Carefully install the shock absorber to the shock tower and lower control arm. If equipped, take care when routing the ESC pigtail and connector through the upper shock tower.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the shock absorber upper mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
Notice: To avoid breaking the mounting bolt
that attaches the shock absorber to the lower control arm, tighten the bolt. Do NOT
tighten the nut.
- Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 145 N·m (107 lb ft).
- Connect the outer tie rod to the suspension knuckle. Refer to
Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement
.
- If equipped, connect the harness pigtail to the upper shock tower clip.
- If equipped, connect the rear shock ESC harness connector.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Lower the vehicle.