Tools Required

J 45400 Strut spring compressor

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.




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the shock module from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
4. Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.



5. Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat bladed tool.
6. Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.



7. Install pieces of heater hose to the shock module spring where J 45400 contacts lower part of spring.
8. Install the shock module (2) into the J 45400 (1).




Important: The spring is compressed when the shock absorber moves freely.

9. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.



10. Remove the shock absorber upper retaining nut.
11. Remove the shock absorber from the shock module.
12. Loosen the compressor forcing screw until the upper mounting plate and coil spring may be removed.
13. Remove the upper mounting plate and coil spring from the J 45400 .

1. Install the coil spring and upper mounting plate to the J 45400 .
2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
3. Install the shock absorber to the shock module.




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.

4. Install the shock absorber retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber retaining nut to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).




5. Remove the shock module (2) from the J 45400 (1).
6. Remove the pieces of heater hose from the shock module spring.



7. Install the shock module yoke to the shock absorber.
8. Install the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.

Tighten
Tighten the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

9. Install the shock module to the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Replacement .
10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.