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Installation Procedure
1. Position the shock to the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Refer to "Fastener Notice: ".
2. Install the upper shock bolt.
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolt to 110 N⋅m (81 lb ft).
3. Install the lower shock bolt and nut.
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolt to 110 N⋅m (81 lb ft).
4. Install the rear wheelhouse to the vehicle. Refer to
"Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement: ".
5. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
"Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation: ".
6. Lower the vehicle.
Shock Absorber Disposal
WARNING
!
Gas charged shock absorbers contain high
pressure gas. Do not remove the snap ring
from inside the top of the tube. If the snap
ring is removed, the contents of the shock
absorber will come out with extreme force
which may result in personal injury.
WARNING
!
To prevent personal injury, wear safety
glasses when centerpunching and drilling
the shock absorber. Use care not to puncture
the shock absorber tube with the
centerpunch.
1. Make an indentation 10 mm (0.4 in) from the bottom
(4) of the tube (3) using a centerpunch.
2. Clamp the shock absorber in a vise horizontally with
the shock absorber rod (1) completely extended.
3. Drill a hole in the shock absorber at the centerpunch
(4) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil
mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the
shock absorber. Use shop towels in order to contain
the escaping oil.
4. Make an indentation in the middle (2) of the tube (3)
with a centerpunch.
Rear Suspension:
2C-18
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