Caution: When replacing both shock absorbers, remove and install only one shock absorber at a time. Sagging of the rear axle along its entire length can cause damage to the brake line and hoses.
1. Remove the upper shock absorber mounting bolts to the vehicle body. Tighten to 50 Nm when installing.
Caution: When lifting the vehicle with a lift, the rear axle must be supported with appropriate stands.
2. Raise the vehicle and secure the rear axle securely.
3. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolt to the beam. When installing, tighten to 70 Nm.
4. Remove the shock absorber.
Caution: Before final tightening of the shock absorber mounting bolts, the axle assembly must be raised to a position corresponding to the suspension position with the vehicle on the ground loaded to the load with which the vehicle is most often used.
5. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
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