Shock Absorber, Suspension, Coil-Over: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Shock Assembly And Body Bracket

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Insert the lower end of the shock assembly (2) down though the lower control arm from above just enough to clear the body, then lift it up into the body bracket (1).

Fig 2: Lower Strut Mounting
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Install the mounting bolt (1) and nut (3) fastening the shock assembly (2) to the lower control arm (4). Do not tighten at this time.

Fig 3: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Upper Mounting Nut Access Openings
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NOTE:
Use the openings (1, 2) in the interior rear quarter trim panel when installing the upper mounting nuts in the following step.

Fig 5: Rear Shock Mounting Nuts
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Install the two nuts (1) securing the shock assembly (2) to the body bracket (3). Tighten the mounting nuts to 48 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).

Fig 6: Rear Shock Mounting Nut Access
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Fold the shock assembly upper mounting nut access door (2) down closing off the opening.

Fig 7: Satellite Receiver And Amplifier
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If equipped, install the satellite receiver (1) or amplifier (2) to rear floor pan.

Fig 8: Rear Floor Pan Silencer
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Install the rear floor pan silencer (1).
Install the cargo floor cover.

Fig 9: Lower Strut Mounting
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Position the vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise the lift as necessary to access the shock mounting bolt (1) and nut (3).
Tighten the shock assembly lower mounting bolt nut (3) to 99 N.m (73 ft. lbs.).