For 1990-2009 cars

## Shock Absorber Replacement GNC

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement.

1 | Upper Fastener (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

#### Procedure

1. Install NEW bolts.
2. Apply locking agent on the bolts.

Tighten
100 N·m(74 lb ft) + 75 degrees

2 | Lower Fastener

#### Procedure

Install NEW bolt.

Tighten
100 N·m(74 lb ft) + 75 degrees

3 | Shock Absorber Bracket Nut Tighten 30 N·m (22 lb ft) + 60 degrees + 15 degrees
4 | Shock Absorber Bracket

#### Procedure

Transfer the bracket to the new shock absorber.

5 | Shock Absorber

#### Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors, if equipped.

## Shock Absorber Replacement GNE

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement.
4. Disconnect any electrical connectors if equipped.

1 | Upper Fastener (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 110 N·m(81 lb ft)
2 | Lower Fastener

#### Procedure

Install NEW bolt.

Tighten
150 N·m (111 lb ft) + 60 degrees + 15 degrees

3 | Shock Absorber