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(11) Remove nut and bolt fastening top of shock assembly to frame (Fig. 24). (12) Remove shock assembly in following fashion: (a) Tip upper end of shock assembly outboard until it aligns with access hole where shock service (b) Raise shock assembly upper eye through access hole just enough to allow lower end of shock (c) Lower shock assembly into open area and remove shock upper eye from access hole. (d) Remove shock assembly upper end first out over upper control arm. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - DISAS- DISASSEMBLY The shock assembly must be removed from the vehicle for it to be disassembled and assembled. to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - REMOVAL). (1) If both shock absorber assemblies are being serviced at the same time, mark the coil spring and (2) Position the shock absorber assembly in the strut coil spring compressor following the manufac- (3) Compress the coil spring until enough room is given to remove the coil spring upper seat. (4) Remove the coil spring upper seat. To remove the upper seat, pull up on the shock absorber, collar (5) Remove the shock absorber out through the bottom of the coil spring. Depending on upper NOTE: If the coil spring needs to be serviced, pro- (6) Release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive fully. Push back the (7) Inspect the shock absorber assembly compo- nents for the following and replace as necessary: • Inspect the shock absorber for any condition of shaft binding over the full stroke of the shaft. • Check the upper seat and lower seat for cracks and distortion. Fig. 24 Upper Shock Mounting 1 - FRAME BRACKET Fig. 25 Shock Service Access Hole 1 - SHOCK ACCESS HOLE 2 - 42 REAR SUSPENSION ZB SHOCK ASSEMBLY (Continued) |