Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Shock Absorber

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NOTE:

The rear spring upper insulator must be replaced everytime the rear shock absorber is replaced.
DO NOT tighten the nut for the rear shock absorber until the spring is properly alignment with the reference mark.

Using the CH 48845 compressor (5) install the rear shock absorber (10), lower insulator (9), shield, rear shock absorber bumper (8), rear shock absorber bumper seat (7), spring (6), rear spring upper insulator (4), rear shock absorber upper plate (3), retainer (2), and the nut (1).

Fig 2: Mark On Rear Spring And Shock Absorber

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Align the spring (1) to the reference mark on the shock absorber (2).

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Using the appropriate tool to hold the shock absorber shaft, tighten the rear shock absorber nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
Install the rear shock absorber in the vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (with F55) .