REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and support rear axle.
(2) Remove shock absorber lower nut and bolt from the spring plate (Fig. 2).
(3) Remove shock absorber upper nut and bolt from the frame bracket and remove the shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install shock absorber into upper frame bracket. Install bolt and nut and tighten nut to 95 N*m (70 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install shock absorber into the spring plate.
Install the bolt and nut and tighten nut to 95 N*m (70 ft. lbs.).
(3) Remove axle support and lower vehicle.
Fig. 2 Shock Absorber