Rear Suspension

^ Tools Required:
- J 35669 Strut Rod Nut Socket
- Or Equivalent

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Wheel and tire.
3. Shock absorber electrical connector from rear suspension support.
4. Support lower control arm with screw jack to relieve spring load.
5. Shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
6. Electrical connector from top of strut.
7. Upper mounting nut, retainer and insulator using tool J 35669.
8. Compress shock absorber by hand and remove through upper control arm.
^ Inspect upper and lower shock absorber insulators for cuts, cracks, tears or other damage. Replace worn or damaged insulators.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Position top of shock absorber with insulator attached in suspension support.
2. Upper shock absorber insulator, retainer and nut.
3. Shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
^ Tighten:
- Upper shock absorber nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.) using J 35669.
- Lower shock absorber nut to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
4. Electrical connector to top of strut.
5. Shock absorber electrical connector to rear suspension support.
6. Wheel and tire.
7. Lower vehicle.