Removing
1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Install secure supports under the chassis. Remove the wheel and place a jack under the rear axle.
3. Remove the fasteners and disconnect the shock absorber from the axle bracket.
4. Remove the top fasteners.
5. Remove shock absorber.
6. Remove the support bracket if required.
7. Remove rubber mounts if required.
Installation
1. Install shock absorber and upper mounting hardware.
2. Attach shock absorber with bottom mounting hardware to axle bracket. Tighten the upper and lower fasteners to 37 Nm.
3. Install the wheels, remove the supports from under the chassis and the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts to the prescribed torque:
- 1. Alloy wheels - 130 Nm
- 2. Steel wheels - 100 Nm
- 3. High performance wheels - 170 Nm
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