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3. 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 50 Nm.
4. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
Tighten to 133 Nm.
5. Install the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
All vehicles
6. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly top mount
nuts.
Tighten to 28 Nm.
Vehicleswithoutactivedamping
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Rear Suspension - Shock Absorber Lower Bushing
Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s)
Bushing Remover / Installer
204-335
Bushing remover
204-533
Bushing installer
204-534
Removal Published: 23-Apr-2014
1. WARNING: Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to
the vehicle.
Mark the orientation of the shock absorber in relation to the lower
suspension arm.
2. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. For additional
information, refer to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
3. NOTES:
Place the shock absorber with the recessed side facing
upwards.
With assistance make sure the special tool is aligned.
Using the special tool, support the shock absorber. www.JagDocs.com
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4. NOTES:
bush. Position the special tool onto the recessed side of the
With assistance make sure the special tool is aligned.
Position and align the special tool to the shock absorber
bushing.
5. Using the special tools, carefully remove the bushing from the
shock absorber.
Installation
1. NOTES:
Make sure the bush is clean and free from oil or grease.
Use a suitable lubricant to allow the bush to locate into
the special tool.
Locate the new bushing in the special tool.
2. WARNING: Failure to follow this instruction may cause
damage to the vehicle.
NOTES:
Make sure the shock absorber is clean and free from oil or
grease and is not damaged prior to pushing in the new bush.
Make sure the bush is installed following the same
direction as removal.
Make sure correct alignment is maintained.
Using the special tools, align the bushing to the shock absorber.
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3. NOTE: Make sure correct alignment is maintained.
Slowly push the bush into the shock absorber until the tool
reaches the stop.
4. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
For additional information, refer to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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11.
12.
13.
14. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Detach the shock absorber.
Detach the fuel filler hose.
CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible
coupling (or its fixings) be loosened or removed from the
driveshaft.
Detach the driveshaft from the rear drive axle flange.
Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the
rear drive axle flange.
Mark the position of the balance nut in relation to the
rear drive axle flange. (if fitted).
Mark the position of each nut and bolt in relation to the
driveshaft flexible joint.
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Remove the rear subframe reinforcement plate retaining bolts. www.JagDocs.com
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10.
11.
12. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Install the shock absorber.
Tighten to 133 Nm.
NOTE: Install the components to their original fitted
positions.
Attach the driveshaft to the rear drive axle flange.
Attach the fuel filler hose to the fuel tank.
13.
Connect both park brake cables to the rear brake calipers. www.JagDocs.com
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Rear Suspension - Upper Arm
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 18-Dec-2012
CAUTION: The final tightening of the suspension components must be carried out with the vehicle on its wheels.
NOTES:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
1. Raise and lower the vehicle on a 4 post ramp.
2. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
4. Refer to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02, Removal and
Installation).
5.
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Rear Suspension - Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly Published: 11-May-2011
Disassembly
1. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
For additional information, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly in this section.
2. WARNING: 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.
Install the shock absorber and spring assembly to the special
tool as shown.
3. WARNING: AS THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME TENSION
CARE MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Clamp the road spring.
4. Remove the shock absorber retaining nut.
Remove and discard the retaining nut. Compressor, Coil Spring
204-476 Special Tool(s) www.JagDocs.com