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10. Shock Absorber Replacement
NOTE: It is important to note that it is a normal condition
for an oil mist to cover the shock absorber and
may not be cause for replacement.
NOTE: To verify that a shock absorber is working properly,
drive the vehicle at a moderate speed for approximately
10 minutes. Return and check if the shock absorber
is above ambient temperature by using any type of
non-contact thermal measuring device and pointing
it at lower portion of shock absorber (NOT upper dust
shield). If the shock is above ambient temperature it is
working properly and DOES NOT require replacement.
Physical contact with hot shock absorbers
could result in minor or moderate burns.
IMPORTANT: Shock absorbers MUST be replaced with the
proper shock absorbers for vehicle installation.
Replacement shock absorbers are available
through SAF-HOLLAND
the side of shock absorber for the part number.
If the part number is unidentifiable, contact
vehicle OEM or SAF-HOLLAND
Service at 888-396-6501.
1.
With the vehicle unloaded and/or trailer disconnected
on a level surface, chock the front tires to prevent the
vehicle from rolling forward or backward.
2.
Raise the rear of vehicle using vehicle's lift points. Refer
to procedures provided by vehicle OEM.
3.
Support the vehicle frame using jack stands and remove
the tires (Figure 26).
Failure to properly support the vehicle
during maintenance could allow the
vehicle to fall which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Using a floor jack support the axle at the axle bowl (Figure 26).
4.
5.
Remove the upper and lower shock absorber connection
fastening hardware and remove the old shock absorbers
(Figure 27).
6.
Install the new shock absorbers and spacers, when applicable,
to upper and lower shock absorber connections and torque the
upper and lower connection fastening hardware according to
the specifications listed in Section 16 (Figure 27).
7.
Re-install the tires and any remaining components and torque
tire hardware to the wheel manufacturer's specifications.
8.
Lower the vehicle and remove the floor jack.
Check ride height and make sure it is within ± .25" (6 mm)
9.
of specification and adjust as necessary. Refer to Section 6
for ride height adjustment information.
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Figure 26
JACK STAND
FLOOR JACK
(BOTH SIDES)
PLACEMENT
UNDER AXLE
BOWL
Figure 27
SHOCK
ABSORBER
LOWER SHOCK
ABSORBER FASTENING
HARDWARE
VEHICLE
FRAME RAIL
FRAME RAIL
FASTENING
HARDWARE
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