STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT COIL-OVER SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION
NOTE: The standard-duty front coil-over springs and shocks are painted black. Heavy-duty front coil-over springs and
shocks have shock housings painted black and springs painted silver.
When front shock absorbers are installed, ensure both shock absorbers have identical part numbers.
1.
Install the top of the shock mount on the vehicle frame with a bolt and flange-head locknut. Tighten the hardware
to 62 ft-lb (84 N·m) (Figure 7-46, Page 7-24). See previous NOTES.
2.
Install the bottom of the shock mount on the upper A-arm with a new flange-head bolt. Tighten the hardware to 62
ft-lb (84 N·m) (Figure 7-45, Page 7-24).
3.
Remove the floor jack.
4.
Install the front tire and wheel. Finger-tighten the lug nuts.
5.
Raise the vehicle, and remove the jack stands.
6.
Tighten the lug nuts to 87 ft-lb (118 N·m).
7.
Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the remaining shock absorber.
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