REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. Support the rear axle housing.

    2. Disconnect the absorber control actuator connector.

    3. A01DTS0

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorber assembly LH from the rear axle housing.

      Note

      Do not lower the rear axle housing excessively when disconnecting the rear shock absorber assembly LH with the pneumatic cylinder still installed to the vehicle.

    4. A01DURK

      Remove the nut, cushion No. 1 and rear shock absorber assembly LH.

    5. Remove the cushion No. 2 from the shock absorber assembly rear LH.

  3. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. Support the rear axle housing.

    2. A01DTS0

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear shock absorber assembly LH from the rear axle housing.

    3. A01DRPM

      Remove the nut, cushion No. 1 and rear shock absorber assembly LH.

    4. Remove the cushion No. 2 from the shock absorber assembly rear LH.