Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring

Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement

Tools Required
J 45400 Strut Spring Compressor

Removal Procedure

Notice: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the shock module from the vehicle.
4. Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.
5. Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat bladed tool.





6. Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.
7. Install pieces of heater hose to the shock module spring where J 45400 contacts lower part of spring.





8. Install the shock module (2) into the J 45400 (1).





Important: he spring is compressed when the shock absorber moves freely.

9. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
10. Remove the shock absorber upper retaining nut.
11. Remove the shock absorber from the shock module.
12. Loosen the compressor forcing screw until the upper mounting plate and coil spring may be removed.





13. Remove the upper mounting plate and coil spring from the J 45400.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the coil spring and upper mounting plate to the J45400.
2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.





3. Install the shock absorber to the shock module.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install the shock absorber retaining nut.
^ Tighten the shock absorber retaining nut to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the shock module (2) from the J 45400(1).





6. Remove the pieces of heater hose from the shock module spring.
7. Install the shock module yoke to the shock absorber.
8. Install the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.
^ Tighten the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the shock module to the vehicle.
10. Install the tire and wheel.





11. Lower the vehicle.