REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the rear shock absorber assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and system information

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

  • Theft deterrent system (Tilt sensor)

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Removal/installation of rear height control sensor sub-assembly Perform headlight control computer assembly LH initialization Headlight leveling function

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Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

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  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  4. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. SEPARATE REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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  6. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  8. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (for Lower Side)

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  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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  10. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  11. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (for Upper Side)


    1. B002DNN

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the wire harnesses clamp from the actuator harness clamp.

    3. B002D5D

      Disengage the 2 clamps and remove the actuator harness clamp from the vehicle body.

    4. B002CJC

      Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle body.

  13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


    1. Secure the rear actuator support bracket of the rear shock absorber assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. B002CWE

      Using a 17 mm deep socket wrench, remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut and rear actuator support bracket from the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note


      • Do not pinch the wire harness when removing the rear support to rear shock absorber nut with the deep socket wrench.

      • When inserting the wire harness and connector into the deep socket wrench, do not excessively bend the wire harness.

    3. Remove the rear shock absorber cushion washer, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper from the rear shock absorber assembly.