REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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  3. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C129671

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

      Note:

      Do not excessively jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Tip:

      Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.788 to 1.181 in.).

    2. C229148

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear shock absorber assembly LH with the rear shock absorber bracket LH.

    3. C118909

      Using a 17 mm ball joint lock nut wrench, remove the bolt and nut on the upper side, and then remove the rear shock absorber assembly LH with rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket LH.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET LH

    1. C278706

      Remove the nut and bolt from the rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket LH.