The vehicle needs to be raised through a lift then supported before starting the Shock Absorber replacement process by installing jack stands below the lower
Control Arm. The technician should first disconnect the (RTD) link rod from the sensor device and remove the electrical connector if the vehicle has selectable ride. Rephrase the following sentence. Also normalize verbalization when possible. The connector lock tabs (1, 2) should be rotated counterclockwise to unlock the connector, which can be disengaged by pulling upwards. Have a wrench ready to hold the tennon end while removing the nut before taking out the upper insulator except for the plastic pilot ring. Disassemble the Shock Absorber mounting bolt at the lower Control Arm for 15 series and 25/35 series vehicles and the Shock Absorber can be extracted. Before mounting the Shock Absorber stem must pass through the shock bracket opening on the frame until it lines up with both lower Control Arm holes from both series. Mount the Shock Absorber by passing it through the lower Control Arm bolt which leads to the bolt nut then complete tightening this nut to 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.). The upper insulator needs to go on top of the shock mounting bracket on the frame with the plastic pilot ring used to align it properly. The Shock Absorber receives the upper insulator followed by attaching the nut to the tennon end without tightening it. Connect the rtd link rod to the sensor if it exists and then take away safety stands before lowering the vehicle. A wrench should be applied to the tennon end while tightening the nut to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). Verify selectable ride equipment has an unlocked connector before aligning the tabs perpendicular to the wrench flats on the tennon end and engaging by firm downward pressure. Rotate the lock tabs (1, 2) counterclockwise until they snap into place along with an audible noise while maintaining their perpendicular alignment with the wrench flats on the tennon end. Finally, dispose of the Shock Absorber.