REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 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 REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Power Seat:

      Click here

    2. for Ottoman:

      Click here

    3. for Fixed Seat Type:

      Click here

  3. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR


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

  5. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH

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    *A Front Side
    *B Rear Side

    1. Remove the 4 screws, 11 nuts and 2 clips from the liner.

  6. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. for RH:


      1. A01H07E

        Disconnect the sensor connector from the vehicle side connector.

    2. for LH:


      1. A01GY4Z

        Disconnect the sensor connector from the vehicle side connector.

    3. A01H16I

      Disconnect the grommet of the speed sensor wire from the hole of the wheel house.

    4. A01H0YI

      Disconnect the rear height control sensor connector.

    5. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 sensor clamps.

    6. A01H0TS

      Disconnect the pad wear indicator connector.

    7. Remove the bolt and sensor clamp.

    8. Disconnect the rear speed sensor connector.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.

      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

  7. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET


    1. Remove the bolt and bracket from the toe control link.

  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.

      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 less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

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

      SST
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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 claw 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 less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

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

      SST
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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 claw 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.

      SST
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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 less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

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

      SST
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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 claw 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 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 nut.

  12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH


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      Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber cap.

    2. Disconnect the connector from the absorber control actuator.

    3. Disconnect the absorber cap from the wire harness.

  13. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR


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

      Note


      • Do not turn the actuator more than 40°.

      • Do not drop the absorber control actuator. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.

  14. REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Pinch and pull the tube connector to release it.

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

      SST
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      Note

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

    3. A01GX3R

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

    4. A01H0LT

      Remove the nut from the lower side of the shock absorber.

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

  15. 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.


    1. A01GXC1E02

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

    2. A01GZ17E01

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