Installation Procedure

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Install the coil spring and upper mounting plate to the J 45400 . See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
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Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
Install the shock absorber to the shock module.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut

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

Fig 3: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring

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Remove the shock module (2) from the J 45400 (1).
Remove the pieces of heater hose from the shock module spring.

Fig 4: View Of Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt & Nut

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Install the shock module yoke to the shock absorber.
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).
Install the shock module to the vehicle. Refer to Shock Module Replacement .
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.