Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Suspension » Rear suspension » Removal and installation
Shock absorber

REMOVAL

1.  Remove the shock absorber upper bolts from the body bracket (Fig. 1).
2.  Remove lower attaching nut and washer from the bracket stud. Remove the shock absorber.

INSTALLATION

1.  Install the shock absorber lower eye on the spring bracket stud. Install the shock absorber and upper bolts on the body bracket.
2.  Tighten the lower nut to 62 N·m (46 ft. lbs.).
3.  Tighten the upper bolts to 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.).

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