Shock Absorber

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Open the rear quarter trim panel storage compartment lid, remove the 4 screws and the storage compartment.
   • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

2. NOTICE: Do not use power tools. Tighten using hand tools only. Failure to do so will result in shock absorber damage and/or Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) concerns.

   Remove and discard the shock absorber upper insulator and nut.
   • To install, tighten the new nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

3. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

4. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link stud from turning while removing or installing the nut.

   Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut and disconnect the link from the bar.
   • To install, tighten the new nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

5. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and remove the shock absorber.
   • To install, tighten the new bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.