REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER


    1. A017FRQE01

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the deck side trim cover LH.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  3. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM


    1. A017F36

      Remove the bolt.

    2. A017B91

      Disengage the 4 claws and the 3 guides, and remove the deck side trim LH as shown in the illustration.

  4. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for 2WD)


    1. A017C06

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for 4WD)


    1. A017FFT

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)


    1. A017DO4

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  7. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD)


    1. A017FIJ

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  8. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. A017EB9E01

      Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  9. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)


    1. A017FDCE01

      Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  10. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION SUPPORT COVER


    1. A017DQR

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.

  11. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD)


    1. A017EBTE01

      Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not deform the dust cover.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly until reinstallation of the rear shock absorber with coil spring is complete.

    2. A017G8C

      Loosen the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Note

      Loosen the nut only when the rear shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.

    3. A017DZ1

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

    4. A017DER

      Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Make sure that the rear speed sensor and rear flexible hose are disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD)


    1. A017EXBE01

      Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not deform the dust cover.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly until reinstallation of the rear shock absorber with coil spring is complete.

    2. A017G8C

      Loosen the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Note

      Loosen the nut only when the rear shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.

    3. A017F3W

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

    4. A017DER

      Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Make sure that the rear speed sensor and rear flexible hose are disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  13. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. A017FTHE01

      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
    2. A017D8O

      Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the rear coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • Make sure that the rear coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum.

      • Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.

    3. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • If the rear coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.

      • Do not compress the spring until the coil springs contact each other.

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

    4. A017F76

      Confirm that the rear coil spring becomes free and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut when the rear coil spring is not free.

  14. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COLLAR


    1. A017D0K

      Remove the rear support to rear shock absorber collar from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  15. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CHI

      Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  16. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING


    1. A017D5B

      Remove the rear coil spring together with SST from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. A017BH5

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

  18. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. A017FPQ

      Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear shock absorber assembly.