Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal
1 Remove the plenum chamber panel.
For additional information, refer to Plenum Chamber Plenum Chamber




2 Release the hood support struts and secure the hood in an upright position.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
3 Raise and support the vehicle.
4 Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair





WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

Torque to: 60 Nm





Torque to: 110 Nm





NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
5 Compress the spring and damper assembly.
Special Service Tool




G-Clamp, 204-619




6 Release the damper from the knuckle assembly.
Special Service Tool




Lever, Wheel Knuckle, 204-159

NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
7 Release the tension from the spring and damper assembly and remove the tool.




8 Remove the spring and damper assembly.
Torque to: 30 Nm

Installation

CAUTION: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

NOTE:
Make sure that the component is clean, free of foreign material and lubricant.
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.