Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
9. Remove shock absorber by tipping top outward and lifting lower end out of pocket in spring link (Fig. 36).
INSTALLATION
1. Install shock absorber by setting lower end into pocket in spring link (Fig. 36), then tipping top inward until aligned with mounting holes (Fig. 32).
2. Start shock absorber upper mounting bolts (Fig. 32), but do not tighten at this time.
NOTE: In case coil spring has shifted during shock absorber service, verify that isolator is in place and spring lower end coil is correctly placed
against abutment built into spring link.
3. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and lower end of shock absorber into mounted positions. Once shock absorber lower mounting hole lines
up with hole in spring link, stop jacking.
4. Install lower shock mounting bolt (Fig. 33). Do not tighten at this time.
5. Continue to raise crossmember with jack until two crossmember mounting bolts can be installed and tightened (Fig. 35). Tighten bolts to 163 Nm
(120 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Tighten shock absorber upper mounting bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Lower and remove jack.
8. Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
9. Lower vehicle.
10. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
11. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) torque.