Shock Absorber Replacement Pick-up
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Disconnect the electrical connector if equipped with Selectable
Ride.
- Remove the upper shock
absorber nut and the bolt.
- Remove the lower shock absorber nut and the bolt.
- Remove the shock absorber.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shock absorber.
- Install the upper shock absorber nut and bolt.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the lower
shock absorber nut and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
- Connect the electrical connector if equipped with Selectable
Ride.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.
Shock Absorber Replacement 15 Series Utility
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Disconnect the electrical
connector and air line if equipped with Real Time Damping (RTD).
- Support the rear axle.
- Disconnect the RTD sensor (if equipped). Refer to
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side
or
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side
in Real Time Damping (RTD).
- Remove the upper shock
absorber nut and the bolt.
- Remove the lower shock absorber nut and the bolt.
- Remove the shock absorber.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shock absorber.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the upper shock absorber nut and bolt.
- Install the lower shock absorber nut and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
- Connect the electrical
connector and air line if equipped with RTD.
- Connect the RTD sensor, if equipped. Refer to
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side
or
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side
in Real Time Damping (RTD).
- Remove the support from the rear axle.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.
Shock Absorber Replacement 25 Series Utility
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Support the rear axle.
- Disconnect the Real Time
Damping (RTD) electrical connector at the pigtail connector left side only,
if equipped.
- Disconnect the RTD electrical connector at the top of the right
side shock, if equipped.
- Disconnect the RTD sensor (if equipped). Refer to
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side
or
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side
in Real Time Damping (RTD).
- Remove the upper shock
absorber nut and the bolt.
- Remove the lower shock absorber nut and the bolt.
- Remove the shock absorber.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shock absorber.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the upper shock absorber nut and bolt.
- Install the lower shock absorber nut and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
- Remove the rear axle support.
- Connect the RTD sensor (if equipped). Refer to
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side
or
Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side
in Real Time Damping (RTD).
- Connect the RTD electrical connector at the top of the right side
shock, if equipped.
- Connect the RTD electrical
connector at the pigtail connector left side only (if equipped).
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.
Shock Absorber Replacement 15 Series Utility w/G65
Removal Procedure
Important: This shock absorber is a very high pressure gas charged component. Never
attempt to tether or manually compress the shock. Replacement shocks are
supplied in the fully extended position.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
General Information.
- Support the rear axle.
- Remove the upper shock absorber nut and the bolt.
- Remove the lower shock absorber nut and the bolt.
- Lower the rear axle to allow the removal of the shock absorber.
- Remove the shock absorber.
Installation Procedure
- Install the shock absorber.
- Install the upper shock absorber nut and bolt.
- Raise the rear axle to allow the installation of the lower through
bolt.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the lower shock absorber nut and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
- Remove the support from the rear axle.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.