Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Suspension


Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

Service Repair No - 60.30.25/99


Removal

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the fender splash shield.





3. Disconnect the shock absorber and spring assembly from the lower arm.
^ Remove the nut and bolt.





4. Release the heat shield for access to the shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting inner nut.
^ Remove the three retaining bolts.





5. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
^ Remove the three retaining bolts.

Installation
1. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
^ Make sure the spring and shock absorber assembly top mounting to body mating faces are clean.
^ Fit the nuts and tighten to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
2. Secure the heat shield.
^ Install the three retaining bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly to the lower arm.
^ Tighten the nut and bolt to 300 Nm (221 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the fender splash shield.