VERACRUZ(EN) >2008 > G 3.8 DOHC > Suspension System > Rear Suspension System > Rear Shock Absorber>Repair procedures  
REMOVAL
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
2.
Support the lower portion of the rear lower arm the jack.

3.
Remove the rear shock absorber (C) by loosening the bolt (A) and nut (B).

INSTALLATION
1.
Support the lower portion of the rear lower arm with a jack.

2.
Connect the rear shock absorber (C) with the carrier assembly and then tighten the nut (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
100 ~ 120 (10.0 ~ 12.0, 72 ~ 87)

3.
Adjust height of the jack to place the bolt (A) holding rear shock absorber (C) and body through the mating holes and then tighten the bolt (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
140 ~ 160 (14.0 ~ 16.0, 101 ~ 116)

4.
Install the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
90 ~ 110 (9.0 ~ 11.0, 65 ~ 80)

INSPECTION
1.
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
2.
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
INSPECTION
1.
Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
2.
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.