REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

  2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT STOPPER

  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the rear axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.

    2. Jack up the rear axle beam slowly, and provisionally install the rear shock absorber assembly (lower side) with the bolt and nut onto the rear axle beam assembly.

    3. Install the suspension rear support and rear shock absorber cushion retainer.

    4. A004A59

      While holding the piston rod, install a new nut (lower nut) to the specified standard.

      Standard
      15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 in.)

    5. Install a new nut (upper nut) onto the lower nut.

    6. A0049AL

      Hold the lower nut and tighten the upper nut against it.

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL REAR ABSORBER CAP

  5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  7. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully tighten the rear shock absorber assembly (lower side) with the bolt.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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