Shock Absorber

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Front

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the upper shock mounting nut, washer and bushing.
3. Remove the lower mounting bolts.
4. Remove the shock absorber.

   To install:

   NOTE: If the shock absorber has a white paint mark on the lower end, be sure the mark faces the outside of the vehicle when installed.

5. Install the shock absorber. Torque the lower nut to 65-76 ft. lbs. (88-103 Nm) and the upper nut to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
6. Test drive the vehicle and check the alignment.

Rear

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Support the rear axle assembly with a hydraulic floor jack, so that the shock absorber may be removed.
3. Remove the upper and lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the shock to the frame and bracket.
4. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.

   To install:

5. Install the shock absorber
   • 1999-00 lower bolt: 159-181 ft. lbs. (216-245 Nm) on the Montero and 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm) on the Montero Sport
   • 2001 lower bolt: 159-181 ft. lbs. (216-245 Nm) on the Montero Sport and 113 ft. lbs. (152Nm) on the Montero
   • 1999-00 upper mounting nut: 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm) on the Montero and 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm) on the Montero Sport
   • 2001 upper mounting nut: 16 ft. lbs. (22Nm) on the Montero Sport and 33 ft. lbs. (44Nm) on the Montero
6. Remove the floor jack from under the axle assembly.