Shock Absorber Replacement Sedan

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Using a suitable jack stand, raise the rear knuckle to remove spring tension.



4. Remove the lower shock bolt.



5. Remove the upper shock bolt (1).
6. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

1. Position the shock in the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the upper shock absorber to body bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).




3. Install the shock absorber to knuckle bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).

4. Remove the jack stand from the rear knuckle.
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Lower the vehicle.

Shock Absorber Replacement Extended Sedan

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Using a suitable jack stand, raise the rear knuckle to remove spring tension.



4. Remove the lower shock bolt.



5. Remove the upper shock to body nuts.
6. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

1. Place the shock in the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the shock absorber to body nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the shock absorber to knuckle bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).

4. Remove the jack stand from the rear knuckle.
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Lower the vehicle.