REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162QC

      Install the rear lower coil spring insulator to the rear shock absorber so that both recessed parts are aligned.

    2. A0160JHE01

      Attach SST to the rear coil spring and secure it in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
    3. A0160SNE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      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.

    4. 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.

    5. A015YTH

      Install the rear coil spring with SST and fit the rear coil spring end into the recessed part of the rear lower shock absorber seat.

    6. A0163GBE01

      Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper.

      Note

      Make sure that the rear No. 1 spring bumper is installed in the correct direction.

    7. Install the rear upper coil spring insulator, rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly, and collar to the rear shock absorber.

      Note

      Make sure that the rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion is installed in the correct direction.

    8. A016332E01

      Install the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer.

      Note

      Make sure that the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer are installed in the correct direction.

    9. A015YYOE02

      Temporarily install a new lock nut while holding the rod of the rear shock absorber assembly with a socket hexagon wrench (6 mm).

    10. A015YUKE01

      Adjust the rear suspension support assembly to the installation position of the lower part of the rear shock absorber so that the studs are positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Make sure that the left coil spring end faces toward the front of the vehicle and the right coil spring end faces toward the rear.

    11. Release SST and remove it from the rear coil spring.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note

      Remove SST after confirming the position of the rear suspension support assembly.

    12. A015YYOE02

      Fully tighten the lock nut while holding the rod of the rear shock absorber assembly with a socket hexagon wrench (6 mm).

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Securely insert the socket hexagon wrench to the shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber.

  2. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A015ZPB

      Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 2 bolts.

    2. A0162J4

      Install the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }
    3. A015ZPB

      Tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      21 N*m  { 214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YITE02

      Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (D) and nut.

      Note

      Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

    2. Temporarily install the rear stabilizer link assembly and the height control sensor link bracket to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut (B).

      Tech Tips

      Fully tighten the nuts and bolts after stabilizing the suspension.

    3. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt (C) and nut.

      Note

      Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

    4. Temporarily tighten the nut (A).

  4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A01605FE01

      Install the rear wheels.

    2. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

    3. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.

    4. Remove the rear wheels.

    5. Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.

  5. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YITE01

      Fully tighten the bolt (A).

      Torque:
      161 N*m  { 1642 kgf*cm, 119 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

    2. Fully tighten the bolt (B).

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

    3. Fully tighten the nut (C).

      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }

    4. Fully tighten the nut (D).

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE


    1. A015YQ6

      Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    1. A0163AZ

      Install the No. 2 differential support protector with the 2 nuts.

  8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER

  9. INSTALL NO. 2 REAR FLOOR HOUSING SHIELD


    1. A01608Q

      Install the clip and No. 2 rear floor housing shield.

    2. Install the screw.

  10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  11. INSTALL SIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER


    1. A01603B

      Install the side luggage compartment trim cover with the 3 clips.

  12. INSTALL NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK


    1. A0162LQ

      Install the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook with the screw.

  13. INSTALL FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER


    1. A015Z78

      Engage the 4 claws.

    2. Install the front luggage compartment trim cover with the 2 clips.

  14. INSTALL NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK


    1. A015ZZR

      Install the 3 No. 2 luggage compartment trim hooks as shown in the illustration.

  15. INSTALL ROPE HOOK


    1. A0162EV

      Install the 2 rope hooks.

  16. INSTALL NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the connector.

    2. A0161YS

      Engage the claw and install the No. 2 room light assembly.

  17. INSTALL REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER


    1. A015ZVT

      Engage the 4 clips.

    2. Install the rear luggage compartment trim cover with the 3 clips.

  18. INSTALL ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0163BF

      Install the 3 rope hook assemblies with the 3 bolts.

  19. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH

  20. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH

  21. INSTALL NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

  22. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  23. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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