Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
- Support the lower control arm with a jack.
- Disconnect the Electronic Level Control air tube from the shock.
- Remove the two bolts securing the shock to the control arm.
- Pull the trunk trim back to gain access to the upper shock.
- Remove upper shock dust cover.
- Remove two nuts and reinforcement from shock.
- Remove the shock from the vehicle
Installation Procedure
- Install the shock on the vehicle.
- Install the shock upper mount.
- Install the shock reinforcement and two nuts.
- Install the shock cover.
- Position trunk trim in proper location.
- Install the lower shock bolts.
- Connect the Electronic Air Control air tube to shock.
- Install the wheel and tire.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).
