SHOCK
DESCRIPTION
The top of the shock absorbers are bolted to the body. The bottom of the shocks are bolted to the axle brackets. The standard shocks have conventional twin tube construction and are low pressure gas charged. Gas charging prevents cavitation during rough road operation.
OPERATION
The shock absorbers dampen jounce and rebound motion of the vehicle over various road conditions and limit suspension rebound travel.REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle.
2. Remove the upper bolt (1) from the frame bracket.
3. Remove the lower bolt from the axle bracket (2). Remove the shock absorber (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the shock absorber (2) in the frame bracket and install the bolt (1).
2. Install the shock absorber (1) in the axle bracket (2) and install the bolt.
3. Tighten the upper mounting bolt/nut to 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.). Tighten the lower mounting bolt/nut to 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.