REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004SSOC01
      *a Depression

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

    2. B004Y6UN01

      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30022

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

      CAUTION:


      • B004SCEC06
        *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.

      • B004RLX

        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.

      • B004WRL

        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.

      B004SQC

    5. Using SST, compress the coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • B004VXE

        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.

      • B004WO6

        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.

      • B004TTA

        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.

      • B004XJPN01

        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. B004SQSC01
      *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. B004WP9

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

    9. B004UG2

      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. B004W42C01
      *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. B004W9PC02
      *A for LH Side
      *B for 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°
      B004SZX Front of the Vehicle
      B004UK4 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. B004R26

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

    2. B004TUQ

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

      Tech Tips

      If the nut is hard to see, use a mirror.

  3. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH


    1. B004V7D

      Install the skid control sensor wire LH with the nut.

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

    2. Connect the connector.

  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004RPZ

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

    2. B004S6O

      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. B004R26

      Fully tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }
    2. B004RTJC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Fully tighten the 2 nuts A.

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

      Tech Tips

      If the nut is hard to see, use a mirror.

    3. Using SST, fully tighten the nut B.

      SST
      09249-37010
      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      40 N*m  { 408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 100 mm (3.937 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.087 in.)): 25.7 N*m (262 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf)

      • If the nut is hard to see, use a mirror.

    4. 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. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH


    1. B004U0R

      Install the rear shock absorber cap LH.

  8. TIGHTEN REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004RPZ

      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. B004S6O

      Fully tighten the nut.

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

  9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

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  10. INSTALL ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR LH

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  11. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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  12. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM SIDE COVER LH

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  13. INSTALL NO. 1 CENTER SPEAKER GRILLE SUB-ASSEMEBLY

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  14. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM GARNISH LH

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  15. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  16. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  17. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    Parking support brake system

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    Panoramic view monitor system

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    Parking assist monitor system

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      w/ Dynamic Rear Steering System:

    • Dynamic rear steering system

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    Automatic headlight beam level control system

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  18. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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