REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000WPNC01
      *a Depression

      Install the rear lower coil spring insulator LH to the rear shock absorber assembly LH.

    2. B000Y9TN01

      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30022

    3. Attach the hooks of each SST arm across the diameter of the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • B000XX0C06
        *a Rear Coil Spring Diameter

        Do not perform the work without checking to make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely engaged.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      • B000YJU

        Do not install SST to the rear coil spring unless its top and bottom hook distance is set to the widest condition.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      • B000XDG

        Do not install SST when the distances between the SST arms or the number of coils of the coil spring between the hooks are not the same.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

    4. Install the stopper pins to the hooks of SST.

      CAUTION:


      • Do not perform the work if the stopper pin is not securely installed.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      B000XTP

    5. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • B000Y69

        While compressing the spring, if the front coil spring starts to bend into a bow shape, do not continue the work.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      • B000YRN

        Do not compress the springs so far that the coils of the springs touch each other.

      • It could cause the hook to slip off and the spring to fly out, which could result in an injury.

      • B000VTY

        Do not use an impact wrench.

      • The threads may be stripped, or the sudden compression may result in slack that causes the hooks to slip off, causing the spring to fly out and possibly resulting in injury.

      • B000VPIN01

        If a stopper pin touches the coil spring while using SST, remove the stopper pin and continue with the procedure.

      • If a stopper pin is removed, install SST as shown in the illustration.

      • If a hook disengages from the coil spring, the coil spring may fly out, resulting in injury.

      SST
      09727-00110
    6. B000V5JC01
      *a Depression

      Install the rear coil spring LH to the rear shock absorber assembly LH.

      Note

      Make sure that the end of the rear coil spring is positioned in the depression of the rear lower coil spring insulator LH.

    7. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper LH to the rear support assembly suspension LH.

    8. B000YTNC01
      *a Identification Mark
      *b Protrusion

      Install the rear upper coil spring insulator LH to the rear support assembly suspension LH as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Align the identification mark on the rear support assembly suspension LH with the protrusion on the upper part of the rear upper coil spring insulator LH.

    9. B000TTY

      Install the rear support assembly suspension LH to the rear shock absorber assembly LH.

      Note

      Match the shape of the rear shock absorber assembly support ring end to the shape of the rear support assembly suspension LH.

    10. B000VMDC01
      *a Rear Shock Absorber Assembly LH Claw
      *b End of Rear Upper Coil Spring Insulator LH

      Turn the rear support assembly suspension LH 120° or more to engage the end of the rear upper coil spring insulator LH to the rear shock absorber assembly LH claws.

      Note


      • Make sure that the end of the rear upper coil spring insulator LH is engaged securely to the 3 rear shock absorber assembly LH claws.

      • Be careful not to deform the bellows of the rear upper coil spring insulator LH.

      • Keep the rear upper coil spring insulator LH free of oil and grease.

    11. Temporarily tighten a new lock nut.

    12. B000ZDOC02
      *A LH Side
      *B RH Side
      *a Rear Shock Absorber Assembly LH Bushing Large-diameter Side
      *b Rear Shock Absorber Assembly LH Bushing Small-diameter Side
      *c Front Suspension Support Assembly LH Stud Bolt
      *d 0°+/-2°
      B000XM7 Front of the Vehicle
      B000TT4 Outside of the Vehicle

      Adjust the rear support assembly suspension LH so that the bolts come to the positions as shown in the illustration, and remove SST from the rear coil spring.

      Note


      • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

      • Make sure that the width across flat on the rear shock absorber piston rod end is located parallel to the rear shock absorber bushing.

      • Make sure of the direction of the rear suspension support assembly when removing SST.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. B000XTC

      Temporarily tighten the washer and rear shock absorber with coil spring with a new nut.

    2. B000U7V

      Temporarily tighten the rear suspension spring support reinforcement and rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 3 nuts.

  3. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. B000XJN

      Connect the wire harness with the connector and nut.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000TOK

      Temporarily tighten the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear stabilizer bar with the nut.

    2. B000UNG

      Temporarily tighten the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with the bolt and nut.

  5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  6. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. B000XTC

      Fully tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }
    2. B000U7V

      Fully tighten the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

    3. Fully tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      27.5 N*m  { 280 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this step only when the rear shock absorber with coil spring has been disassembled.

  7. TIGHTEN REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000TOK

      Fully tighten the nut.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

      Torque:
      89 N*m  { 908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }
    2. B000UNG

      Fully tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      24 N*m  { 245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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  9. INSTALL NO. 2 QUARTER SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. Install the No. 2 quarter service hole cover LH with the 3 bolts and clip.

      Torque:
      12.5 N*m  { 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

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  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  12. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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  13. ADJUST REAR TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY OPTICAL AXIS

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  14. PERFORM DYNAMIC REAR STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ Dynamic Rear Steering)

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