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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber

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Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.

Parts

PartShock Absorber
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #68155259AA
Price$64.95
PartShock Absorber
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #52125094AE
Price$56.00

Labor

Replace — Rear Suspension — Shock Absorber — One Side0.3 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill C
Front Suspension — Shock Absorber — Right Side0.9 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Left Side1.1 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Both Sides1.8 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Procedures
Front Clevis Bracket Bushing - Removal9 steps
ℹ NOTE
Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper operation during the removal and installation process.
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  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  2. Remove the disc brake rotor Brake Rotor - Removal.
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor Front.
  4. Remove the lower stabilizer link at the lower control arm.
  5. Remove the lower clevis bolt at the control arm.
  6. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
  7. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using special tool separator (2).
  8. Lower the control arm enough to install the press tool.
  9. Press the bushing (3) out using special tools (Press) (1), (receiver) (4) and (driver) (2).
Front Clevis Bracket Bushing - Installation8 steps
ℹ NOTE
Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened with the full weight of the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the full weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.
ℹ NOTE
Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure proper operation during the removal and installation process.
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  1. Install the new clevis bracket bushing (4) into the lower control arm (3) using special tools (Press) (1), (Depth Gauge) (2), (driver) (5).
  2. Install the upper ball joint to the knuckle and tighten the nut to 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn.
  3. Install the clevis bolt to the lower control arm and tighten the bolt to 150 Nm (110 ft.lbs.).
  4. Install the stabilizer link lower bolt to the control arm and tighten the bolt to 102 Nm (75 ft.lbs.).
  5. Install the wheel speed sensor Front.
  6. Install the disc brake rotor Brake Rotor - Installation.
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly Service and Repair.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
Rear Shock Absorber - Removal3 steps
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle.
  2. Remove the upper bolt (1) from the frame bracket.
  3. Remove the lower bolt and nut from the axle bracket (3). Remove the shock absorber (2).
Front Shock Absorber - Removal — Right12 steps
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  1. Remove the air box.
  2. Remove the four upper shock mounting nuts.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the right side tire assembly.
  5. Remove the caliper and support Disc Brake Caliper - Removal.
  6. Remove the lower bolt (4) at the lower control arm securing the clevis bracket (3).
  7. Remove the stabilizer link bolt (2) at the lower control arm.
  8. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
  9. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle (3) using BALL JOINT REMOVER - (2).
  10. Pull downward on the knuckle and support the knuckle (4) to allow access.
  11. Remove the shock assembly (1) from the vehicle.
  12. Remove the spring from the shock (if needed). Front Coil Spring - Removal.
Front Shock Absorber - Removal — Left15 steps
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  1. Disconnect the battery (3).
  2. Remove the battery Battery - Removal.
  3. Unclip the power center (2) and move it to the side out of the way to access the battery tray (1).
  4. Remove the battery tray (1) Battery Tray - Removal.
  5. Remove the four upper shock mounting nuts.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle.
  7. Remove the left tire and wheel assembly.
  8. Remove the caliper and support Disc Brake Caliper - Removal.
  9. Remove the lower bolt (4) at the lower control arm securing the clevis bracket (3).
  10. Remove the stabilizer link bolt (2) at the lower control armFront Stabilizer Bar Link - Removal.
  11. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
  12. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle (3) using remover (2).
  13. Push downward on the steering knuckle (3) and support the knuckle (4) this will allow access to remove the shock.
  14. Remove the shock assembly (1) from the vehicle.
  15. Remove the spring from the shock (if needed) Front Coil Spring - Removal.
Front Clevis Bracket - Removal11 steps
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Remove the disc brake rotor Brake Rotor - Removal.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor Front.
  5. Remove the lower clevis bolt (4) at the lower control arm.
  6. Remove the upper clevis bolt (2) at the shock.
  7. Remove the lower stabilizer link bolt at the lower control arm.
  8. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
  9. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using remover.
  10. Swing the knuckle downward to allow clearance to remove the clevis bracket (3).
  11. Remove the clevis bracket (3) from the vehicle.
Front Clevis Bracket - Installation9 steps
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  1. Install the clevis bracket upper bolt (2) to the shock (1). Tighten the bolt (2) to 108 Nm (80 ft.lbs.).
  2. Raise the knuckle to the upper ball joint.
  3. Install the nut to the upper ball joint. Tighten the nut to 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn.
  4. Install the clevis bracket lower bolt (4) to the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt (4) to 150 Nm (110 ft.lbs.). with full vehicle weight.
  5. Install the lower stabilizer link bolt at the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt to 102 Nm (75 ft.lbs.). with full vehicle weight.
  6. Install the wheel speed sensor Front.
  7. Install the disc brake rotor Brake Rotor - Installation.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly Service and Repair.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
Front Shock Absorber - Installation — Right10 steps
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  1. Install the spring to the shock (if removed). Front Coil Spring - Installation.
  2. Install the shock assembly (1) to the vehicle.
  3. Install the four upper shock mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to 108 Nm (80 ft.lbs.).
  4. Raise the knuckle (3) into place and reconnect the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn.
  5. Install the clevis bracket bolt (4) at the lower control arm. With full vehicle weight, tighten the bolt to 150 Nm (110 ft.lbs.).
  6. Install the caliper Disc Brake Caliper - Installation.
  7. Install the lower stabilizer link bolt (2) at the lower control arm. With full vehicle weight tighten the bolt to 102 Nm (75 ft.lbs.).
  8. Install the right tire and wheel assembly. Service and Repair.
  9. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the airbox.
Front Shock Absorber - Installation — Left13 steps
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  1. Install the spring to the shock (if removed) Front Coil Spring - Installation.
  2. Install the shock assembly (1) to the vehicle.
  3. Install the four upper shock mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to 108 Nm (80 ft.lbs.).
  4. Raise the knuckle (3) into place and reconnect the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 41 Nm (30 ft.lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn.
  5. Install the clevis bracket bolt (4) at the lower control arm. Front Clevis Bracket - Installation. Tighten the bolt to 150 Nm (110 ft.lbs.). with full vehicle weight.
  6. Install the caliper Disc Brake Caliper - Installation.
  7. Install the lower stabilizer link (1) at the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt (2) to 102 Nm (75 ft.lbs.) with full vehicle weight.Front Stabilizer Bar Link - Installation.
  8. Install the left tire and wheel assembly. Service and Repair.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the battery tray (1) Battery Tray - Installation.
  11. Install the battery Battery - Installation.
  12. Reinstall the power center (2) back into place.
  13. Reconnect the battery cables (3).
Rear Shock Absorber - Installation4 steps
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  1. Install the shock absorber (2) in the frame bracket and install the bolt (1).
  2. Install the shock absorber (2) in the axle bracket (3) and install the bolt.
  3. Tighten the upper mounting bolt/nut to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.). Tighten the lower mounting bolt/nut to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.). with full vehicle weight.
  4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
Rear Shock Absorber - Descriptionreference
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DESCRIPTION The top of the shock absorbers (1) are bolted to the body. The bottom of the shocks are bolted to the axle brackets. The standard shocks have conventional twin tube construction and are low pressure gas charged. Gas charging prevents cavitation during rough road operation.
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
SHOCK - LEFT SIDE📷 5
1.   Disconnect the battery (3).
  2.   Remove the battery. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3.   Unclip the power center (2) and move it to the side out of the way to access the battery tray (1).
  4.   Remove the battery tray (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
  5.   Remove the four upper shock mounting nuts.
  6.   Raise and support the vehicle.
  7.   Remove the left tire and wheel assembly.
  8.   Remove the caliper and support. Refer to REMOVAL .
9. Remove the lower bolt (4) at the lower control arm securing the clevis bracket (3).
10. Remove the stabilizer link bolt (2) at the lower control arm. See REMOVAL.
11. Remove the upper ball joint nut. 12. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle (3) using remover 9360 (2).
13. Push downward on the steering knuckle (3) and support the knuckle (4) this will allow access to remove the shock. 14. Remove the shock assembly (1) from the vehicle. 15. Remove the spring from the shock (if needed). See REMOVAL.
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SHOCK - RIGHT SIDE📷 4
1.   Remove the air box. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2.   Remove the four upper shock mounting nuts.
  3.   Raise and support the vehicle.
  4.   Remove the right side tire assembly.
  5.   Remove the caliper and support. Refer to REMOVAL .
6. Remove the lower bolt (4) at the lower control arm securing the clevis bracket (3).
7. Remove the stabilizer link bolt (2) at the lower control arm. See REMOVAL.
8. Remove the upper ball joint nut. 9. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle (3) using remover 9360 (2).
10. Pull downward on the knuckle and support the knuckle (4) to allow access. 11. Remove the shock assembly (1) from the vehicle. 12. Remove the spring from the shock (if needed). See REMOVAL.
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SHOCK - LEFT SIDE📷 4
1. Install the spring to the shock (if removed). See INSTALLATION. 2. Install the shock assembly (1) to the vehicle. 3. Install the four upper shock mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
4. Raise the knuckle (3) into place and reconnect the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn.
5. Install the clevis bracket bolt (4) at the lower control arm. See INSTALLATION. Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) with full vehicle weight. . 6. Install the caliper. Refer to INSTALLATION .
7. Install the lower stabilizer link (1) at the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt (2) to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.) with full vehicle weight. . See INSTALLATION.
8. Install the left tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . 9. Lower the vehicle.
 10.   Install the battery tray (1). Refer to INSTALLATION .
 11.   Install the battery. Refer to INSTALLATION .
 12.   Reinstall the power center (2) back into place.
 13.   Reconnect the battery cables (3).
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SHOCK - RIGHT SIDE📷 4
1. Install the spring to the shock (if removed). See INSTALLATION.
2. Install the shock assembly (1) to the vehicle. 3. Install the four upper shock mounting nuts. Tighten the nuts to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.). 4. Raise the knuckle (3) into place and reconnect the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 90° turn.
5. Install the clevis bracket bolt (4) at the lower control arm. See INSTALLATION. Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) with full vehicle weight. .
6. Install the caliper. Refer to INSTALLATION .
7. Install the lower stabilizer link bolt (2) at the lower control arm. Tighten the bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.) with full vehicle weight. . See INSTALLATION. 8. Install the right tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE . 9. Lower the vehicle. 10. Install the airbox. Refer to INSTALLATION .
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SHOCK ABSORBERS📷 1
The top of the shock absorbers (1) are bolted to the body. The bottom of the shocks are bolted to the axle brackets. The standard shocks have conventional twin tube construction and are low pressure gas charged. Gas charging prevents cavitation during rough road operation.
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SHOCK ABSORBERS📷 1
The shock absorbers dampen jounce and rebound motion of the vehicle over various road conditions and limit rebound suspension travel.
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SHOCK ABSORBER📷 1
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle. 2. Remove the upper bolt (1) from the frame bracket. 3. Remove the lower bolt and nut from the axle bracket (3). Remove the shock absorber (2).
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SHOCK ABSORBER📷 2
1. Install the shock absorber (2) in the frame bracket and install the bolt (1). 2. Install the shock absorber (2) in the axle bracket (3) and install the bolt. 3. Tighten the upper mounting bolt/nut to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.). Tighten the lower mounting bolt/nut to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.) with full vehicle weight.
4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
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