Loosen the lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jack stands while blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling, then remove the wheel. Support the rear lower
Control Arm with a floor jack and remove the upper control arm. Next, remove the lower shock mounting bolt, followed by the rear shock lower mounting nut and bolt for models from 2012 and earlier. Remove the three bolts securing the upper shock mount to the body, along with the three shock mount-to-body bolts for models from 2012 and earlier. Maneuver the shock out of the vehicle, and if new shocks are being installed, swap the bracket to the top of the new shock. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, taking care not to remove the fiberglass strap from new gas-filled shock absorbers until they are installed. Finally, tighten the mounting fasteners to the specified torque, ensuring that any rear suspension fasteners are replaced with new ones during assembly and tightened with the hub raised to a height of 15.5 inches from the hub center to the center of the fenderwell.