Rear
Suspension The following suspension system components should be inspected periodically to ensure proper operation: A. Shock absorber rods bent, pitted, or damaged. B. Rubber damper cracked, broken, or missing. C. Shock absorber body damaged, punctured, or leaking. D. Shock absorber eyelets broken, bent, or cracked. E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings worn, deteriorated, cracked, or missing. F. Shock absorber spring broken or sagging. G. Sway bar mountings tight and bushings secure. SPECIAL TOOL
A special tool must be available to the technician when performing service procedures in this section. A spanner wrench can be found in the tool kit which is located in the glove compartment. This tool is to be used when adjusting spring pre-load.
Shock Absorbers
REAR PK283A
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all shock absorber components in parts-cleaning solvent. 2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust, bends, and oily residue. 3. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods, sleeves, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for cracks, leaks, and bends. INSTALLING
1. Install the shock absorbers with two cap screws and new nuts. Tighten to 32 ft-lb (43.5 N-m). Install the wheels. 2. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the wheels and to fully release the load on the suspension. Remove the wheels.
! WARNING Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the support stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the upper and lower mounting cap screws and lock nuts. Discard the lock nuts. Note the mounting location of the rear upper shock mounts. This mounting location shall not be altered.
Front A-Arms REMOVING
1. Remove the hubs (see Hub). 2. Remove the brake hose clamps from the knuckle and upper A-arm by removing the cap screws. Support the brake line and caliper using a tie-down.
PK316A
Front FRONT PK282A
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