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Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56)

Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 1
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 1
  1. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
  2. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) » Remove
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 2
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 2
  1. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 3
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 3
  1. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) » Remove [7x]
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 4
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 4
  1. Rear Wheelhouse Liner (1) » Remove
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 5
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 5
  1. Rear Brake Hose Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Rear Brake Hose Bracket (2) » Remove [2x]
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 6
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 6
  1. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (2) » Remove
  2. Rear Shock Absorber Nut (1) » Remove
  3. Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (3) » Remove
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 7
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 7
  1. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (1) » Reposition
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 8
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 8
  1. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Clip (1) » Remove
  2. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness » Reposition
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 9
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 9
  1. Rear Shock Absorber Nut (1) » Remove [3x]
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 10
Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (ZW7, Z56) — figure 10
  1. Rear Shock Absorber (1) » Remove Installation Procedure
  1. Apply anti-corrosion wax to the frame shock tower. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

  2. Rear Shock Absorber (1) » Install

  1. Rear Shock Absorber Nut (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Clip (1) » Install

  1. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  2. Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (3) » Install

  3. Rear Shock Absorber Nut (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  4. Rear Brake Hose Bracket (2) » Install [2x]

  5. Rear Brake Hose Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  6. Rear Wheelhouse Liner (1) » Install

  7. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [7x] — Fastener Specifications

  8. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  9. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) » Install

  10. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  11. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation