Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the rear wheel house panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .

1

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt.

Caution: This component is equipped with torque-to-yield fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack stand.
2. Remove and discard the bolt. DO NOT re-use, replace with NEW only.
3. Support the front end of the vehicle and raise the rear axle to the proper D Height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection .

Tighten

1. First Pass: 150 N·m (111 lb ft)
2. Final Pass: additional 65 degrees.

2

Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (Qty:2)

Tighten
100 N·m (74 lb ft)

3

Rear Shock Absorber

4

Rear Shock Absorber Nut

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

5

Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount

6

Rear Shock Absorber Bumper Upper