Chapter 10 Suspension and steering systems
11.3 The lower mounting nut on the rear shock absorber (arrow) 11.4 The upper rear shock absorber mounting nut (arrow)
leaf spring components 12.6 Exploded view of the rear
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Parking brake cable attaching bolt
Shock absorber
Spring seat
U-bolts
Bump stop
Shackle pin
Shackle plate
Shackle pin plate
Bushings
Leaf spring
ential until the tires clear the ground, then place jackstands under the axle
housing. Do not attempt to remove the shock absorbers with the vehicle
raised and the axle unsupported.
3 Unscrew and remove the lower shock absorber mounting nut to dis-
connect it at the spring seat (see illustration).
4 Unscrew and remove the upper mounting nut at the frame and re-
move the shock absorber (see illustration). Note: If the vehicle is
equipped with remote-controlled variable shock absorbers, remove the
actuatorassembly before removing the shock absorber.
5 If the unit is defective, it must be replaced with a new one. Replace
worn rubber bushings with new ones.
6 Install the shocks in the reverseorderof removal, but letthevehicle be
free standing on the ground before tightening the mounting nuts.
7 Bounce the rear of the vehicle a couple of times to settle the bushings
into place, then tighten the nuts securely.
11 Rear shock absorber - removal and installation
Referto illustrations 11.3 and 11.4
Warnlng: Wheneveranyofthesuspensionorsteeringfastenersareloos-
ened or removed, they must be inspected and, if necessary, replaced with
newones of thesamepartnumberorof originalequipmentqualityand de-
sign. Torque specifications must be followed for proper reassembly and
component retention.
1 If the shock absorber is to,be replaced with a new one, it is recom-
mended that both shocks on the rear of the vehicle be replaced at the
same time.
2 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle according to the jacking and
towing procedures at the front of this manual. Use a jack to raise the differ-
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