Installation Procedure

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Install the shock absorber. Insert the stem through the hole in the shock bracket on the frame.
Align the shock absorber with the mounting holes in the lower control arm, 15 Series.

Fig 1: Installing Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt At Lower Control Arm 15 Series
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Align the shock absorber with the mounting holes in the lower control arm, 25/35 Series.
Install the shock absorber bolt (2) to the lower control arm.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the shock absorber nut (3) to the bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt (2) At Lower Control Arm 25/35 Series
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Important: The upper insulators are substantially larger that the lower insulators. The upper insulator (1) must be installed above the shock mounting bracket on the frame. The plastic pilot ring (2) will assist the alignment of the isolators.
Install the upper insulator to the shock absorber.
Install the nut to the tennon end. Do not tighten the nut.
Connect the ESC link rod to the sensor, if equipped. Refer to FRONT POSITION SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION in Electronic Suspension Control under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
Remove the safety stands.

Fig 3: Installing Upper Insulator To Shock Absorber
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Lower the vehicle.
Hold the tennon end with a wrench while torquing the nut.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Dispose of the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Disposal .