Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement

Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement

Special Tools

CH 48845 - Spring Compressor

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Rear Suspension).

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (Rear Suspension Shock Absorber).





Note: Note the relationship of the end of the spring to the shock absorber. This will aid in the proper alignment of the spring to the shock absorber.

2. Mark the rear spring (1) to the shock absorber (2).




3. Using the CH 48845 - compressor (5), remove the nut (1), retainer (2), rear shock absorber upper plate (3), rear spring upper insulator (4), spring (6), rear shock absorber bumper seat (7), rear shock absorber bumper and shield (8), lower insulator (9), and the rear shock absorber (10).

Installation Procedure





Note: DO NOT tighten the nut for the rear shock absorber until the spring is properly alignment with the reference mark.

1. Using the CH 48845 - compressor (5) install the rear shock absorber (10), lower insulator (9), shield, rear shock absorber bumper (8), rear shock absorber bumper seat (7), spring (6), rear spring upper insulator (4), rear shock absorber upper plate (3), retainer (2), and the nut (1).




2. Align the spring (1) to the reference mark on the shock absorber (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Using the appropriate tool to hold the shock absorber shaft, tighten the rear shock absorber nut to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
4. Install the rear shock absorber in the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (Rear Suspension Shock Absorber).