Shock Absorbers (Front) Explanation

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DESCRIPTION
The top of the shock absorbers are bolted to a frame bracket. The bottom of the shocks are bolted to the axle brackets.

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER OPERATION
The shock absorbers dampen jounce and rebound motion of the vehicle over various road conditions and limit suspension rebound travel.

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the inner fender well.
3. Remove the nut, retainer and grommet (Fig. 1) #2 from the upper stud #1.
4. Remove the lower nut and bolt (Fig. 2) #2 from the axle bracket and remove the shock absorber  #1.

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION
1. Position the retainer and grommet (Fig. 1) #2 on the upper stud #1. Insert the shock absorber #3
    through the shock bracket hole and tighten to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the lower part of the shock (Fig. 2) #1 into the bracket.
3. Install the lower bolt and nut (Fig. 1) #2. Tighten nuts to 98 N.m (72 ft. lbs.).
4. remove the support and lower the vehicle.