Front Suspension

Shock Absorber

Removal

WARNING: Unrestricted movement of a pressurized air spring will result in failure of the assembly, causing component damage and possible personal injury. It is possible to remove the shock absorber without depressurizing air springs, BUT the distance between the axle and chassis must be held as if the shock absorber was still fitted. This is achieved by supporting the vehicle on safety stands, with a jack under the axle.

1. Raise the vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Support axle on jack.
3. Remove front road wheel.

WARNING: Do not lower axle when shock absorber is removed. This may result in air spring damage.





4. Remove lower shock absorber retaining nut.





5. Remove upper shock absorber retaining bolt.
6. Remove shock absorber.

Refit
1. Fit shock absorber.





2. Fit upper and lower fixings. Ensure lower mounting rubbers are fitted as shown.
3. Tighten upper retaining bolt to 125 Nm. (92 ft lbs.).
4. Tighten lower retaining nut to 45 Nm. (33 ft lbs.)
5. Refit front road wheel, tighten nuts to 108 Nm.(80 ft lbs.).
6. Remove jack.
7. Remove safety stands. Lower vehicle.