Notes
Note sequence of disassembly;
re-assembly is in reverse order (see illustrations below for component
sequence).
Use the new hardware supplied with your
shocks to replace old factory hardware.
Shocks may be changed without removing
wheels, however, wheel removal is advised, making it easier to observe
assembly details, inspect parts, and spot any problems. Re-torque factory
alloy wheels to 90-95 ft/lbs., unless advised otherwise by manufacturer.
Front shock absorber removal
& installation removal.
1) Loosen the
wheel lug nuts.
2) Raise the
front of the vehicle using a suitable hydraulic floor jack or lift.
Support the chassis on suitable stands and remove both front wheels.
3) Support the
front axle weight using the hydraulic floor jack.
CAUTION This
step is extremely important, as the shock retains the suspension. Removal
of the shock without supporting the front axle may lead to vehicle damage
and/or personal injury!
4) Remove the
shock absorber lower hardware and remove the cup washer, rubber bushing
and seating washer.
5) Remove the four shock absorber upper bracket
nuts.
6) Remove the shock absorber and bracket as a
unit.
7) Remove any remaining hardware from shock.
8) Remove the shock absorber to mounting bracket
hardware.
9) Remove the mounting bracket.
10) Remove any remaining hardware from mounting bracket.
Installation Reverse
instructions 1 to 10 using supplied hardware. Torque upper nut to 30
ft/lbs. and lower nut to 30 ft/lbs. Torque the four shock absorber
upper bracket nuts to 20 ft/lbs.
Rear shock absorber removal & installation
removal.
1) Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
2) Support chassis on stands or lift. Remove
wheel and support rear axle weight with jack. CAUTION: This
step is extremely important, as the shock retains the suspension. Removal
of the shock without supporting the front axle may lead to vehicle damage
and/or personal injury!
3) Remove lower hardware from axle bracket.
4) Remove upper nut.
5) Remove shock absorber.
6) Remove any remaining hardware from shock.
Installation Reverse
removal procedure using supplied hardware. Torque upper nut to 70 ft/lbs.
and lower nut to 30 ft/lbs. |