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REAR SUSPENSION
SHOCK ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 18 Lower Coil Spring Isolator
1 - SHOCK ABSORBER
2 - COIL SPRING ISOLATOR
• Check the upper and lower shock rod isolator
bushings for severe deterioration of the rubber.
• Check the upper and lower coil spring isolators
for severe deterioration of the rubber.
• Inspect the dust shield for rips and deteriora-
tion.
• Inspect the jounce bumper for cracks and signs
of deterioration.
• Inspect the coil spring for any sign of damage to
the coating.
(16) If the coil spring needs to be serviced, release
the tension from the coil spring by backing off the
compressor drive fully. Push back the compressor
upper hooks and remove the coil spring from the
compressor.
ASSEMBLY - SHOCK ASSEMBLY
(1) If the coil spring has been removed from the
compressor, place the lower end (smaller diameter) of
the coil spring in the spring compressor supported by
the lower hooks at the same position as in disassem-
bly, following the manufacturer's instructions.
(2) Position the upper hooks of the spring compres-
sor on the coil spring near the top as in disassembly.
(3) Compress the coil spring enough to reinstall
the shock absorber and upper mount.
(4) Install the lower shock rod isolator bushing in
the bottom of the upper shock mount. The smaller
end is to be pointed away from the mount when
installed.
(5) Install the upper shock rod isolator bushing
and sleeve in the upper shock mount until seated
into lower bushing. The smaller end of the bushing is
to be pointed away from the mount when installed.
(6) Install the lower coil spring isolator on the
lower spring seat of the shock absorber (Fig. 18).
(7) Install the jounce bumper as shown on the rod
of the shock absorber (Fig. 19).
Fig. 19 Jounce Bumper Installed
1 - SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2 - SHOCK ABSORBER JOUNCE BUMPER
3 - SHOCK ABSORBER
(8) Install the collar on the rod of the shock
absorber assembly with the undercut side of sleeve
facing down (Fig. 20). Push the collar down until
seated on the step of the shock absorber rod.
Fig. 20 Installing Collar On Shock
1 - COLLAR
2 - UNDERCUT
3 - SHOCK ABSORBER ROD STEP
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