For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle In General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the inner wheelhouse liner.
4. Remove the lower shock mounting bolt. Discard the bolt.
5. Remove the upper carrier assembly to body bolts.

Important: The lower carrier bolts rest in a slotted hole/groove.

6. Loosen the lower carrier assembly to body bolts.
7. Lift the carrier assembly off the lower bolts in order to remove the shock assembly from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Align the shock carrier assembly lower holes/grooves on the lower carrier bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the upper carrier assembly bolts.

Tighten
Tighten all the carrier to body bolts to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).

Important: A new bolt is required to ensure proper torque retention.

3. Install a new lower shock mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 150 N·m (110 lb ft) plus an additional 30 to 45 degrees.

4. Install the inner wheelhouse liner.
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.