This document outlines the tasks and procedures for replacing rear shock absorbers on a vehicle. The technician must distinguish, remove, examine, and install new rear shock absorbers according to the manufacturer's specifications using the proper tools, equipment, and following safety procedures. The tasks involve locating the rear shock absorbers, detaching the old ones, inspecting their condition, and correctly fixing the new rear shock absorbers in their place.

1. JOB TITLE: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN 1
DUTY NO.: 09 DUTY: PERFORM VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM REPAIR
TASK NO.: 09.05 TASK: Replace rear shock asborbers
LEVEL: 1 PERFORMANCE STANDARD: (Actions, Conditions, Criteria)
Replace rear shock absorbers using service manual, hand tools, special
tools, and replacement parts so that rear shock absorbers distinguished,
removed, examined, and installed are in accordance with the manufacturer s
specifications.
SUB-TASKS/STEPS
ENABLING REQUIREMENTS
(Knowledge, Skill, Attitude and Safety)
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/
MATERIALS
1. Distinguish rear
shock absorber
2. Remove rear
shock absorber
3. Examine rear
shock absorber
4. Install rear shock
absorber
Knowledge on:
1.1 Purpose of rear shock absorber
1.2 Types and function of rear shock absorber
1.3 Construction and operation of rear shock
absorber
Ability to:
1.1 Locate components of rear shock absorber
Knowledge on:
2.1 Procedures of detaching rear shock
absorber
Ability to:
2.1 Detach rear shock absorber
Knowledge on:
3.1 Procedures of inspecting rear shock
absorbers
Ability to:
3.1 Check rear shock absorbers condition
Knowledge on:
4.1 Procedures of fixing rear shock absorber
Ability to:
4.1 Fix rear shock absorber
Attitude/Safety:
· Use personal protection equipment
· Use safety stands
· Use wheel stopper
· Use fender cover
1. service manual
2. hand tools
3. special tools
4. lubricant/grease
5. replacement parts
6. wheel stopper
7. safety stands
8. personal protection
equipment
9. fender cover