Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Notice: The rear axle must not be allowed to hang freely while servicing rear
suspension components. Not supporting the rear axle will result in damage
to the upper control arm and/or to the air suspension components.
- Support the rear axle.
- Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt.
- Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
- Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shock absorber to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
- Install the shock absorber upper mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting nut to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
- Remove the support from the rear axle.
- Lower the vehicle.