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3. NOTE: Take note of the fitted position of the bush. Using
the special tools, remove the shock absorber bushing.
Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure the shock absorber bushing boot is
correctly located into the special tool.
Install the bushing into the special tool.
2. NOTE: Align to the position noted on removal.
Using the special tools, install the shock absorber bushing.
3. Install the rear lower arm.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Halfshaft outer constant velocity joint retaining nut 300 221 - Lower arm to wheel knuckle retaining nut and bolt 190 140 - Lower arm to subframe retaining nut and bolt 192 142 - Lower arm to subframe retaining bolt 192 142 - Upper arm ball joint to wheel knuckle retaining nut 96 71 - Upper arm to subframe retaining nut and bolt 115 85 - Toe link to subframe ball joint retaining nut 90 66 - Toe link to wheel knuckle retaining nut and bolt 63 46 - Toe link setting nut 55 41 - Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting to body retaining nuts 28 21 - Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting retaining nut (without adaptive damping) 50 37 - Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting retaining nut (with adaptive damping) 27 20 - Shock absorber to lower arm retaining bolt 133 98 - Stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar retaining nut 48 35 - Stabilizer bar clamp to subframe retaining bolt 55 41 - Stabilizer bar link to lower arm retaining nut 48 35 - Wheel and tire to wheel hub retaining nuts 125 92 - www.JagDocs.com
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NOTE: If a significant quantity of fluid has leaked out of the damper, the dividing piston will be displaced upwards in the
tube by the pressure of the gas below it. This will limit the downward travel of the piston. 1 Remove the suspension strut assembly REFER to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). 2 Remove the spring 3 Remove the bump stop 4 Push the damper piston fully into the damper tube
5 Measure and record the stickout dimension (the distance between the damper tube cap and the piston rod shoulder) Is the stickout dimension greater than 12.0mm?
Yes
Damper unserviceable. Install a new suspension damper.
Enclose a record of the stickout dimension with the returned
part.
No
Damper serviceable. Re-assemble and re-install the
suspension strut
REFER to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Rear Suspension - Lower Arm
Removal and Installation Published: 11-May-2011
NOTES: Removal
Before commencing work on the vehicle ensure the park brake is in the off position.
LH shown RH similar.
1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: W heel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. Release the shock absorber and spring assembly from the
lower arm.
4. Release the rear stabilizer bar link. www.JagDocs.com
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2. CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the
weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
Secure the lower arm to the wheel hub assembly.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the
brake hose.
NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.
Secure the rear brake caliper.
Tighten the bolts to 103 Nm.
4. Secure the rear stabilizer bar link.
Tighten the nut to 48 Nm.
5. CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the
weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
Secure the shock absorber and spring assembly to the lower
arm.
6. Install the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: W heel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles with active damping
2. Disconnect the active suspension damper electrical connector.
All vehicles
3. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly top mount
nuts. TORQUE: 28 Nm
4. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise the vehicle.
5. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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6. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is
removed for access only.
Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. TORQUE: 133
Nm
Vehicles with active damping
7. WARNINGS:
Make sure the shock absorber is secured by fully
inserting the locking pin in to the special tool. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
As the spring is under extreme tension care must be
taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Using the special tool, compress the suspension spring to
remove the shock absorber.
Compress the spring.
Remove the nut. TORQUE: 27 Nm
Vehicles without active damping
8. WARNINGS:
Make sure the shock absorber is secured by fully
inserting the locking pin in to the special tool. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
As the spring is under extreme tension care must be
taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Using the special tool, compress the suspension spring to
remove the shock absorber.
Compress the spring.
Remove the nut. TORQUE: 50 Nm
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1. Install the shock absorber rod components.
Vehicles with active damping
2. WARNINGS:
Make sure the shock absorber is secured by fully
inserting the locking pin in to the special tool. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
As the spring is under extreme tension care must be
taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Using the special tool, compress the suspension spring to
install the shock absorber.
Compress the spring.
Tighten the nut to 27 Nm.
Installation
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