Shock Absorber Replacement IRS

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Use a utility stand in order to slightly compress the coil spring and relieve the tension on the shock absorber.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, disconnect the air tube connector from the shock absorber.



4. Remove the shock absorber upper bolt and nut.
5. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
6. Remove the shock absorber.

1. Install the shock absorber.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the shock absorber bolts and nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber nuts to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).

3. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, install the air tube connector to the shock absorber.
4. Remove the utility stand from the rear axle.
5. Lower the vehicle.

Shock Absorber Replacement All Wheel Drive

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



2. Use a utility stand in order to slightly compress the coil spring and relieve tension on the shock absorber.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, disconnect the air tube connector from the shock absorber.



4. Remove the shock absorber upper bolt (1).
5. Remove the shock absorber lower nut (3).
6. Remove the shock absorber.

1. Install the shock absorber.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the shock absorber upper bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber bolt (2 and 3) to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

3. Install the shock absorber lower nut.

Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber nut to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

4. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, install the air tube connector to the shock absorber.
5. Remove the utility stand.
6. Lower the vehicle.