Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
3. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber ball stud nut.

Do not reuse the nut.




4. Remove the shock absorber ball stud from the relay rod using the J 24319-B .



5. Remove the shock absorber mounting bolt and the nut.

Do not reuse the bolt or nut.

6. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.
7. Inspect the shock absorber for leaks and damage.

1. Install the shock absorber.
2. Install the new mounting bolt and a new prevailing torque nut.
3. Install the shock absorber ball stud to the relay rod.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




4. Install the J 29193 .

Tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the ball stud in the relay rod.

Tighten
Tighten the steering linkage installer to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

5. Remove the J 29193 .
6. Install the prevailing torque nuts.

Tighten

•	Tighten the mounting nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

•	Tighten the ball stud nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

7. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
8. Lower the vehicle.