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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the coil spring and upper mounting plate to the J 45400. 
  2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
  3. Install the shock absorber to the shock module.
    Fig 1: Turning Spring Compressor Forcing Screw
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the shock absorber retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shock absorber retaining nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Shock Absorber Retaining Nut
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  5. Remove the shock module (2) from the J 45400  (1).
  6. Remove the pieces of heater hose from the shock module spring.
    Fig 3: Removing Shock Module From Tool
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  7. Install the shock module yoke to the shock absorber.
  8. Install the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

  9. Install the shock module to the vehicle. Refer to SHOCK MODULE REPLACEMENT   . 
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Installing Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt And Nut
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