REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (w/ Air Suspension) REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Click here.

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 NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR


    1. Remove the 2 clips, screw and No. 6 rocker panel moulding protector.

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH

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    1. Remove the 3 screws, 11 nuts and 2 clips from the liner.

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Power Seat:

      Click here

    2. for Ottoman:

      Click here

    3. for Fixed Seat Type:

      Click here

  5. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


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      Remove the bolt and sensor.

      Note


      • The rear speed sensor is easily damaged. When pulling out the rear speed sensor from the rear axle hub RH, do not use excessive force to rotate and remove it.

      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

      • Do not drop the sensor. If the sensor has been dropped, replace the sensor with a new one.

  7. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET


    1. Remove the bolt and bracket from the lower arm.

  8. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the rear upper No. 2 control arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

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      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or less.

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    3. Using SST, disconnect the upper No. 2 control arm from the axle carrier.

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      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  9. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the rear upper No. 1 control arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      SST
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      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or less.

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    3. Using SST, disconnect the upper No. 1 control arm from the axle carrier.

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      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  10. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the toe control link so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

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      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or less.

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    3. Using SST, disconnect the toe control link from the axle carrier.

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      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


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      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft LH nut.

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      Note

      Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft LH nut.

  12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH

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    1. Remove the 3 nuts and cap.

  13. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR

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    1. Disconnect the connector from the absorber actuator.

  14. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR

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    1. Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise approximately 40° and remove it.

  15. REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Pinch and pull the No. 1 connector to release it.

    2. Using SST, pull out the height control tube from the pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber.

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      Note

      After pulling out the height control tube, replace the O-ring and plate with new ones.

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      Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the shock absorber.

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      Remove the nut from the shock absorber lower side.

    5. Angle the axle carrier's upper tip toward the vehicle's outer side, and remove the shock absorber.

  16. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE O-RING

    Tech Tips

    It is unnecessary to perform the following procedures if the pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber has been replaced with a new one.


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      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the tube connector.

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      Using a screwdriver, remove the plate and 2 O-rings.