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Shock Absorbers

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Rear shock absorber and related parts — B Series Pick-up

Fig. 2: Navajo rear shock absorber

Fig. 3: Support the rear axle assembly by placing a jack stand underneath the lower shock absorber mounting bracket, then using a 21mm box wrench, loosen the mounting nut

Fig. 4: Remove the mounting nut, washer and retaining plate from the bottom of the shock absorber

Fig. 5: Place the nut onto the end of the retaining bolt to prevent the bolt from being damaged by the hammer blows and if necessary, hammer the mounting bolt out of the shock and axle mounting bracket

Fig. 6: Pull out the lower shock absorber-to-rear axle retaining bolt

Fig. 7: The top rear shock absorber mounting nut is accessible through a hole in the inner fenderwell splash shield

Fig. 8: Loosen the upper shock absorber mounting bolt using a 21mm socket placed through the access hole in the inner fender shield

Fig. 9: Remove the mounting nut, washer and retaining plate from the top of the shock absorber

Fig. 10: Separate the top of the rear shock absorber from the top mounting stud

  1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  2. In order to take the load off of the shock absorber, support the rear axle assembly by placing a jack stand underneath the lower shock absorber mounting bracket, then using a 21mm box wrench, loosen the mounting nut
  3. If equipped with a load levelling system, remove the height sensor.
  4. If equipped with ABS, remove the wheel speed sensor to prevent possible damage.
  5. Remove the shock absorber lower retaining nut and bolt. Swing the lower end free of the mounting bracket on the axle housing.
  6. Remove the retaining nut(s) from the upper shock absorber mounting.
  7. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.
  8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
  9. On the Navajo, tighten the upper shock absorber retaining nuts to 15–21 ft. lbs. (21–29 Nm) and the lower shock absorber retaining bolt to 39–53 ft. lbs. (53–72 Nm).
  10. On the B Series Pick-up, tighten the upper and lower shock absorber retaining nuts to 39–53 ft. lbs. (53–72 Nm).
  11. On the MPV, tighten the upper and lower shock absorber retaining nuts to 56–75 ft. lbs. (76–102 Nm).

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