Removal ProcedureRaise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Using the proper jackstand, support the lower control arm orthe knuckle.

Remove the lower shock bolt.Remove the rear wheel house from the vehicle. Refer toRear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.

Remove the upper shock bolt.Remove the shock from the vehicle.Installation ProcedurePosition the shock to the vehicle.

Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Install the upper shock bolt and tighten to110-Y(81-lb-ft).
Install the lower shock bolt and tighten to110-Y(81-lb-ft).Remove the jack stand from the lower control arm or theknuckle.Install the rear wheel house in the vehicle. Refer toRear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation.Lower the vehicle.
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement Control Arms Lower Control Arm
Trailing Arm Replacement Control ArmsOil Level Indicator and Tube Installation Engine Lubrication Oil Level Indicator Tube
Install a NEW O-ring on the oil level indicatortube.Install the oil level indicator and tube-(2) bysliding the tube down through the lower crankcase hole.Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.Install the oil level indicator tube bracketbolt-(1) and tighten to10-Y(89-lb-in). ...