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Installation Procedure

  1. (13) and coil spring (14) to the lower control arm (12).
    Fig 1: Aligning And Install The Shock Absorber
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  2. Install the shock absorber lower bolts (11) and nuts (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shock absorber lower nuts (3) to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).

  3. Align and install the lower ball joint (10) to the steering knuckle (6).
  4. Install the lower ball joint nut (8).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower ball joint nut (8) to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).

    Important:  Never loosen the control arm nut in order to align the cotter pin slot, it is permissible to over torque the control arm nut 1/6 of a turn MAX.

  5. Install the new lower ball joint cotter pin (7).
  6. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  7. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (18) and nuts (17).

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting nuts (17) to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
    • Tighten the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (18) to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
  10. If servicing the driver side shock absorber, perform the following:
    1. 10.1. Gently reposition the brake master cylinder into position.
    2. 10.2. Install the brake master cylinder nuts.

      Tighten 

      Tighten the brake master cylinder nuts to 29 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).

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