REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. A017DFYE01

      Install the rear lower coil spring insulator onto the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Fit the recessed part of the rear lower coil spring insulator into the recession on the shock absorber assembly.

  2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. A017BH5

      Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to the rear shock absorber assembly.

  3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING


    1. A017FYME01

      Attach SST to the rear coil spring and secure it 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. A017D5B

      Temporarily install the rear coil spring together with SST to the rear shock absorber assembly.

  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FLIE01

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

      Tech Tips

      Align the cutout on the rear shock absorber assembly with the protrusion on the rear suspension support assembly by referring to the illustration.

  5. INSTALL REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COLLAR


    1. A017D0K

      Install the rear support to rear shock absorber collar to the rear shock absorber assembly.

  6. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. A017F76

      Temporarily install the rear support to rear shock absorber nut to the rear shock absorber assembly.

  7. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING


    1. A017DW0E01

      Install the rear coil spring.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


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

      • Ensure that the stud bolt is positioned 3.5° to the outside of the vehicle as shown in the illustration. The deviation should be within +-5°.

  8. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD)


    1. A017DER

      Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      58 N*m  { 591 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf }
    2. A017DZ1

      Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2956 kgf*cm, 213 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

    3. A017G8C

      Fully tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Torque:
      55 N*m  { 561 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD)


    1. A017DER

      Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      58 N*m  { 591 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf }
    2. A017F3W

      Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2956 kgf*cm, 213 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

    3. A017G8C

      Fully tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Torque:
      55 N*m  { 561 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION SUPPORT COVER


    1. A017DQR

      Install the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.

  11. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. A017EB9E02

      Install the rear stabilizer link assembly to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  12. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)


    1. A017FDCE02

      Install the rear stabilizer link assembly to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  13. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)


    1. A017DO4

      Install the rear speed sensor wire to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing it.

  14. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD)


    1. A017FIJ

      Install the rear speed sensor to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.

      Torque:
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing it.

  15. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for 2WD)


    1. A017C06

      Install the rear flexible hose to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the rear flexible hose when installing it.

  16. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for 4WD)


    1. A017FFT

      Install the rear flexible hose to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the rear flexible hose when installing it.

  17. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM


    1. A017BAR

      Engage the 3 guides and 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A017F36

      Install the deck side trim LH with the bolt.

  18. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM COVER


    1. A017BA5

      Engage the 2 claws and install the deck side trim cover LH.

  19. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  20. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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