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For 1990-2009 cars only

Shock Absorber Replacement Twist Axle

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, disconnect the air tube connector from the shock absorber.

  4. Object Number: 185820  Size: MH
  5. Remove the shock absorber upper bolt and nut.
  6. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
  7. Remove the shock absorber.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 185820  Size: MH
  1. Install the shock absorber.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the shock absorber bolts and nuts and tighten to 85 N·m (63 lb ft) .
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, install the air tube connector to the shock absorber.
  5. Remove the support from the rear axle.
  6. Lower the vehicle.