Shock Absorber, Suspension, Coil-Over: Installation: All-Wheel-Drive

NOTE:

Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.

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Guide shock assembly up into shock tower (1) and into mounting holes.
Install the three strut mount to body nuts (2). Tighten nuts to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
If equipped, align shock tower cap with shock mounting nuts and snap into place.
Raise and support the vehicle.

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Pull lower end of shock assembly outward, then slide clevis bracket (3) onto lower end of shock (2). Slide clevis bracket onto shock assembly until bracket contacts collar on shock housing (2).
Install the strut clevis to strut pinch bolt and nut (1). Install bolt from rear. Do not tighten at this time.

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Slide clevis bracket over bushing mounted in lower control arm.
Install the strut clevis to lower control arm bolt and nut (1). Do not tighten at this time.

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Tighten the strut clevis to strut pinch bolt and nut (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Slide stabilizer link ball joint stem into clevis bracket. Install the stabilizer link to strut clevis nut (2), and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
When tightening the strut clevis to lower control arm bolt and nut, do not attempt rotating bolt. Bolt shaft is serrated. Turn nut only.
Tighten the strut clevis to lower control arm bolt and nut (1) to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .