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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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Rear Suspension - Rear Stabilizer Bar
Removal and Installation Published: 06-Jun-2013
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
2. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove both rear wheels and tires.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
4. Drain the fuel tank.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
5. Remove the exhaust system.
For additional information, refer to: Front Muffler (309-00B Exhaust System - V6 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
6. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to
prevent contamination.
NOTES:
To prevent the loss of brake fluid, using the special
tool apply the brake pedal and set to 40mm ( 1.6 in ) below
the rest position.
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
Using the special tool, press and hold the brake
pedal.
Remove and discard the two sealing washers. Powertrain Assembly Jack, HTJ
1200-2 Special Tool(s)
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7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Release the brake caliper.
Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
Tie the brake caliper aside.
8. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor.
9. Disconnect the electronic parking brake actuator electrical
connector.
10. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Disconnect both parking brake cables from the rear brake
calipers.
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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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18. Install the special tool to support the rear subframe.
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Remove the rear subframe rear retaining bolt.
NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
Remove the rear subframe front retaining bolt.
Remove the rear subframe.
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