99 accord rear shock removal

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550604 tech #

Jun. 5, 2006

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Condition

Customer States Rear Decklid. Hard to Close

Customer states rear deck lid not closing properly.

Technical Background

Due to the stiffness of the original lock dampening rubber, the rear deck lid may be

Difficult hard to close.

Production Solution

A new lock dampening rubber was incorporated into production during calendar week

(CW) 4405. beginning ith VIN: IC_6M407025.

Service

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Install improved lock dampening rubber Part No. lCO 827 589 B:

Open rear deck lid.

A Remove rear decked trim panel (see Repair Manual, Body Interior, Group 70- Interior

Remove Lock housing cover.

Tip:

To remove lock housing cover, gently pry between the locking pawl and cover guides

while pulling down on cover. Underside of cover shown for case of location identification.

A Remove the lock dampening rubber by pulling downward out of lock housing.

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Install new rear lock dampening rubber Part No. lCO 827 589 B.

Tip:

Ensure proper engagement of lock dampening rubber retaining tab into the lock housing

and is seated on the guide slots.

A Install lock housing cover.

A Install rear deck lid trim panel (see Repair Manual, Body Interior, Group 70- Interior

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Fig. 1: After you open the trunk lid, use a suitable prytool to remove the trim cover
Fig. 2: Some vehicles have a cover which must be removed to access the shock retaining nuts
Fig. 3: Unfasten the upper shock attaching nuts

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Open the trunk lid and remove the trim cover. If equipped, remove the nut cover.
3. Remove the upper shock attaching nut(s). If removing both shocks, remove one at a time.
4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
5. Unfasten the lower shock absorber mounting bolts. One wrench will have to be placed on the bolt head side to retain the bolt as you loosen the nut. Usually a 15mm wrench is used to remove them. To install: Fig. 4: After the vehicle is raised and safely supported, use a socket to unfasten the lower retaining bolt
   Fig. 5: Remove the retaining bolt, then . . .
   Fig. 6: . . . remove the shock absorber assembly from the vehicle
   
6. Connect the shock absorbers at the lower attachment and install the attaching bolt.
7. Lower the vehicle enough to guide the shock absorber upper stud through the body opening, then fasten the upper shock absorber attaching nut loosely. Tighten the lower shock absorber mounting bolt to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm).
8. Remove the axle support, then carefully lower the vehicle. Tighten the shock absorber upper nut to 21 ft. lbs. (29 Nm).
9. If equipped, install the retaining nut cover, then install the rear trim cover. Close the trunk lid.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

Shock Absorber -The rear already has air shocks on the 1999 Cadillac Deville: REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Rear

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Rear wheel Fig. 1: Exploded view of the rear shock absorber mounting
     
     
   • Negative battery cable
   • Shock absorber electrical connector from the rear suspension support, If equipped
3. Support the lower control arm with a jack to relieve the tension on the shock absorber.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Lower shock absorber mounting bolt and nut
   • Upper mounting nut, retainer, and insulator
   • Shock absorber compress by hand and remove through the upper control arm
   To install:
   
5. Position the top of the shock absorber with the insulator attached into the suspension support.
6. Install or connect the following:
   • Upper shock insulator, retainer and nut. Torque the nut to 55 ft. lbs. (74 Nm).
   • Shock absorber lower mounting nut/bolt. Torque the nut to 75 ft. lbs. (102 Nm).
   • Shock absorber electrical connector to the rear suspension support, if equipped
   • Rear wheel
   • Negative battery cable

FRONT:
Removal & Installation

1. Remove the nut, retainer and grommet from the shock stud in the engine compartment.
   
2. Raise and support the front axle.
   
3. Remove the lower mounting nuts from the axle bracket.
   
4. Remove the shock absorber.
   

To install:

1. Position the lower retainer and grommet on the shock stud. Insert the shock absorber through the shock tower hole.
   
2. Install the lower shock studs into the axle bracket.
   
3. Install the mounting nuts and tighten to 250 in. lbs. (28 Nm).
   
4. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
   
5. Install the upper grommet, retainer and nut on the stud in the engine compartment.
   

Rear:

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, please familiarize yourself with safety procedures.
   
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   • Upper locknut and washer from the frame bracket stud, on the Grand Cherokee
     
   • Lower bolt, nut and washers from the axle shaft tube bracket
     
   • Shock absorber
     

To install:

1. Place the shock absorber upper end in position and tighten the fasteners to the following specifications:
   
   • Cherokee: 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
     
   • 1999–01 Grand Cherokee:68 ft. lbs. (92 Nm)
     
   • 2002–04 Grand Cherokee: 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm).
     
   • 2005 Grand Cherokee: 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
     
2. Place the shock absorber lower end in position and tighten the fasteners to the following specifications:
   
   • Cherokee: 46 ft. lbs. (62 Nm)
     
   • 1999–01 Grand Cherokee:68 ft. lbs. (92 Nm)
     
   • 2002–05 Grand Cherokee: 115 Nm (85 Nm).
     
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Answer
REMOVAL - SHOCK ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Access for the nuts attaching the rear shock assembly upper mount to the vehicle is through the inside of the trunk.

Roll back carpeting on top of the rear shock tower to access shock mounting nuts.
Remove plastic cover from the top of the shock assembly.
Remove 2 nuts attaching the shock assembly upper mount/spring seat to the shock tower.
Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.
Remove two fasteners holding the splash shield to the shock assembly upper mount.
Remove bolt attaching shock absorber to rear knuckle (Shock Absorber Attachment To Knuckle).
Remove the shock absorber from the rear knuckle first when removing the shock absorber from vehicle by pushing down on the rear suspension.
Move shock assembly downward and tilt top of shock outward, then remove shock assembly from vehicle through top of wheel opening

The bolts are located under the rear deck (where the rear speakers are located) inside the car. First start by opening the fold down rear seats. There you will find 4 bolts holding the rear seat back. Remove them. Pull the seat back forward and lay it down on the rear seat. Next remove the rear deck. There are 2 plastic push-in clips that hold the rear deck. They located toward the front. Pull them out. Now the rear deck can be removed by sliding forward towards the front of the car. Under the rear deck is insulation which can be lifted out. Under the insulation are the bolts for each strut. Remove these bolts and the strut can be pulled out.

The top nuts are located from inside of the trunk. If you look behind the material that covers the wheel wells you should find the nuts near the top of the wheel wells.

If you look up from under you should see some push clips. if your removing entire bumper with rebar & all, it's probably about 4 nuts holding it to bumper shocks, but be sure to look near ends at fenders for push clips , and or screws, and across mid section. watch it, it's pretty heavy with the rebar attached so make sure you have everything ready & remove nuts last, with some help to hold it up.

This is a dangerous job if you do not have the proper equipment for compressing the spring that is around the rear shock. I do not recomend performing this job without the proper equipment. Unloading the spring without it compressed can cuase injury.

If you have the proper equipment this is how you do it.

REMOVAL - SHOCK ASSEMBLY NOTE: Access for the nuts attaching the rear shock assembly upper mount to the vehicle is through the inside of the trunk.

1. Roll back carpeting on top of the rear shock tower to access shock mounting nuts.
2. Remove plastic cover from the top of the shock assembly.
3. Remove 2 nuts attaching the shock assembly upper mount/spring seat to the shock tower.
4. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
5. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove two fasteners holding the splash shield to the shock assembly upper mount.
7. Remove bolt attaching shock absorber to rear knuckle
8. Remove the shock absorber from the rear knuckle first when removing the shock absorber from vehicle by pushing down on the rear suspension.
9. Move shock assembly downward and tilt top of shock outward, then remove shock assembly from vehicle through top of wheel opening.