Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle and the axle.
2. Remove the upper mounting bolts.
3. Remove the lower nut and bolt from the axle bracket. Remove the shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the shock absorber on the upper frame rail and install mounting bolts.
2. Tighten the upper bolts to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
3. Install lower bolt and nut finger tight.
4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
5. Tighten the lower nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
