Shock absorbers (rear) — removal and installation
Warning: Always replace the shock absorbers in pairs — never replace just one of them.
1. Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Block the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Remove the wheel.
2. Support the lower rear control arm with a floor jack placed under the coil spring pocket. Warning: The jack must remain in this position until the shock absorber is reinstalled.
3. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting nut and bolt (see illustration).
9.3 Shock absorber upper mounting bolt
4. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting nut and bolt and remove the shock absorber (see illustration).
9.4 Shock absorber lower mounting bolt/nut
5. Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following points:
6. Raise the control arm with the jack to simulate normal ride height, then tighten the mounting fasteners to the torque listed in this Chapter’s Specifications.
7. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug, nuts to the torque listed in the Tune-up and routine maintenance Specifications.