Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement

Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement
Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

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.

2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the shock module from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Module Replacement.





4. Install the shock module into the spring compressor.
5. Mark the upper control arm assembly and insulator for proper installation.





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

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






7. Remove the shock absorber upper retaining nut.
8. Remove the shock absorber from the shock module.
9. Loosen the compressor forcing screw until the upper mounting plate and coil spring may be removed.
10. Remove the upper control arm bracket assembly, insulator and coil spring from the spring compressor.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the coil spring, insulator, upper control arm bracket assembly, and shock absorber to the spring compressor aligning all marks made in disassembly procedure.

Important: Ensure the alignment pins in the upper control arm bracket is orientated 90 degrees with the shock absorber lower mounting holes.


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





3. Install the shock absorber retaining nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.






4. Remove the shock module from the spring compressor.
5. Install the shock module to the vehicle. Refer to Shock Module Replacement.
6. Install the tire and wheel.
7. Lower the vehicle.