REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (w/ Air Suspension) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.


  1. INSTALL 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.


    1. Apply a light coat of MP grease No. 2 to 2 new O-rings.

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      Install the 2 O-rings and a new plate to a height control tube or equivalent, as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Set the plate between the 2 O-rings.

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      Insert the tube end with the 2 O-rings and plate into the pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber. Then, lightly push in the O-rings and plate with a thick piece of paper.

    4. While holding the O-rings and plate in place with the paper, slowly pull out the tube.

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      Install a new tube connector.

      Note

      Push in the tube connector until a "click" sound is heard.

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


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      Install the rear shock absorber on the vehicle by installing the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.

      Torque:
      64 N*m  { 653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf }

    2. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber lower side on the rear axle carrier with the washer and new nut.

    3. Insert the height control tube into the pneumatic cylinder with shock absorber.

    4. Pinch the connector No. 1 and set its tips into the groove of the shock absorber.

  3. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR

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    1. Check that the control rod of the rear shock absorber is in the position shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the control rod is not in the position shown in the illustration, turn the control rod to adjust the position and install the absorber control actuator.

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      Install the absorber control actuator to the actuator support bracket. Turn the actuator clockwise approximately 40° until a click is felt.

      Note

      Do not excessively turn the actuator.

  4. CONNECT CONNECTOR


    1. Connect the connector to the shock absorber control actuator.

  5. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH


    1. Install the shock absorber cap with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

  6. CONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      Connect the control link with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      118 N*m  { 1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


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      Connect the control arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

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


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      Connect the control arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

  9. STAKE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. Install a new rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET


    1. Install the bracket to the lower arm with the bolt.

  11. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


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      Install the sensor with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • The rear speed sensor is easily damaged. When installing the rear speed sensor to the rear axle hub RH, do not use excessive force to rotate and install 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.

  12. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. INSTALL REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH


    1. Install the liner with the 3 screws, 11 nuts, 2 clips to the vehicle side.

  14. INSTALL NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR


    1. Install the No. 6 rocker panel moulding protector with the 2 clips and screw.

  15. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Power Seat:

      Click here

    2. for Ottoman:

      Click here

    3. for Fixed Seat Type:

      Click here

  16. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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    1. Install the rear tires.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 104 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle and start the engine. Then fill the pneumatic cylinder assembly with rear shock absorber with air.

    3. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.

    4. Remove the rear tires.

    5. Jack up the axle carrier with a wooden block between the jack and axle carrier. Apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is placed in a horizontal position.

  17. TIGHTEN PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the nut on the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

  18. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  19. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH


    1. Install the cowl top ventilator louver for 1UR-FSE Click here.

    2. Install the cowl top ventilator louver for 1UR-FE Click here.

  20. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Perform initialization Click here.

      Note

      Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  21. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 104 ft.*lbf }

  22. CHECK CONNECTIONS OF TUBES FOR AIR LEAKAGE


    1. Check the connection of the tubes for air leakage Click here.

  23. CHECK SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM


    1. Check the suspension control system Click here.

  24. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment Click here.

  25. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check the speed sensor signal Click here.

  26. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  27. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA

    Click here