SECTION 9 — REAR SUSPENSION
9
Rear Suspension
DANGER
• See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-2.
WARNING
• See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-2.
REAR COIL-OVER SHOCK ABSORBER
See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-2.
Standard models are equipped with rear shock absorbers and coil-over springs designed for standard-duty service.
Heavy-duty rear shock absorbers and coil-over springs are available as an option for heavy-duty service. The rear
standard-duty and heavy-duty shock absorbers are designed differently.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
The standard-duty rear coil-over springs and shocks are painted black. Heavy-duty rear coil-over springs and
shocks have shock housings painted black and springs painted silver.
When rear shock absorbers are installed, ensure both shock absorbers have identical part numbers.
The part number for standard-duty rear shock absorbers is different from the part number for heavy-duty rear shock
absorbers. Ensure that the correct rear shock absorbers and coil-over springs are used for the vehicle’s load service
option when the rear shock absorbers are removed and replaced.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Side-Post Battery: Disconnecting the Battery –
Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles on page 1-3.
See Top-Post Battery: Disconnecting the Battery- Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles on page 1-4.
2.
Lift and support the rear of vehicle and remove the wheels.
See Lifting The Vehicle on page 3-7.
3.
Position the floor jack under the differential, and raise the jack arm until the pad touches the differential.
4.
If more clearance is needed, remove the brake hose and rubber grommet from the lower shock bracket (1) and
move brake hose out of the way
.
5.
Remove the lock nut and bolt securing the rear shock absorber to the rear axle
. Discard
lock nut.
6.
Remove the lock nut and bolt securing the rear shock absorber to the chassis. Discard lock nut.
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