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9. Remove the coil spring.

Installation

1. Align the coil spring and coil spring insulators to the previously noted position.

2. Using a suitable jackstand, carefully raise the wheel knuckle.

3. Install the new shock absorber lower bolt, washer and nut.

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Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

4. Install the upper arm. For additional information, refer to Upper Arm  See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Suspension/Upper Arm.

5. Connect the brake tube fitting to the wheel cylinder.

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Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

6. Install the brake hose bracket-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

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Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

7. Bleed the rear wheel cylinder. For addition information, refer to Brakes and Traction Control for Component Bleeding.

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