Shock Absorber

Fig. 1: Exploded view of the rear coil spring, shock absorber and related component mounting — 1997–98 vehicles

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Support the rear axle with a jack or stands.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Rear wheel
- Splash shield
- Shock absorber
To install:
Install or connect the following:
- Shock absorber. Tighten the fasteners to 56–75 ft. lbs. (76–102 Nm).
- Splash shield
- Rear wheel

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Support the rear axle with a jack or stands.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Rear wheel
- Shock absorber
To install:
Install or connect the following:
- Shock absorber. Tighten the upper nut to 56–76 ft. lbs. (76–102 Nm) and the lower bolt to 71–94 ft. lbs. (97–127 Nm).
- Rear wheel