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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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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
Allvehicles
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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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