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Tools Required

J 36607 Ball Joint Separator

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 744327  Size: SH
  1. Remove the shock module upper retaining nuts.

  2. Object Number: 744328  Size: SH

    Notice: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.

  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Loosen the shock module yoke to lower control arm retaining nut.

  6. Object Number: 1853732  Size: SH
  7. Remove the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using J 36607 .
  8. Pry the yoke away from the control arm to install the J 36607 .

  9. Remove the J 36607 and the shock module yoke to lower control arm retaining nut.

  10. Object Number: 731555  Size: SH
  11. Remove the shock module from the shock tower and lower control arm.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 731555  Size: SH
  1. Install the shock module to the shock tower and lower control arm.
  2. Install the shock module yoke to the lower control arm.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 744327  Size: SH
  5. Install the shock module upper retaining nuts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the shock module upper retaining nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  7. Raise the vehicle.

  8. Object Number: 744328  Size: SH
  9. Install the shock module yoke to lower control arm retaining nut.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the shock module yoke to lower control arm retaining nut to 111 N·m (82 lb ft).

  11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Lower the vehicle.