CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The RH side rear shock absorber assembly RH lower protector should face to the front side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
Install the 2 No. 1 rear shock absorber cushion washers to the axle housing.
Install 4 new rear shock absorber bushes to the rear shock absorber assembly LH.
Install the rear shock absorber assembly LH and 4 rear shock absorber bushes to the U bolt seat and frame.
Install the 2 rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion washers.
Temporarily install the 2 bolts.
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
Lower the vehicle.
Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
Tighten the 2 bolts.