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CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings (except stabilizer bar) should be tight- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING SPRING AND SHOCK A knocking or rattling noise from a shock absorber may be caused by movement between mounting bushings and A squeaking noise from the shock absorber may be caused by the hydraulic valving and may be intermittent. This The shock absorbers are not refillable or adjustable. If a malfunction occurs, the shock absorber must be replaced. If the vehicle is used for severe, off-road operation, the springs should be examined periodically. Check for broken SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION REAR OF VEHICLE SAGS 1. Broken coil spring. 1. Replace spring. 2. Spring fatigue. 2. Replace spring. SPRING NOISE 1. Worn springs. 1. Replace spring. 2. Worn isolators. 2. Replace isolators. 3. Severly overloaded. 3. Check GVW of vehicle (Unload cargo). SHOCK NOISE 1. Loose mounting fastener. 1. Tighten to specification. 2. Worn bushings. 2. Replace shock. 3. Leaking shock. 3. Replace shock. SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE CHART TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs. Shock Absorber Lower Nut 102 75 — Shock Absorber Upper Bolt 102 75 — Stabilizer Retainer to the Axle 61 45 — Stabilizer Link to Stabilizer Bar 102 75 — Stabilizer Link to Frame 102 75 — HB REAR 2 - 31 |