REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM


    1. A01EM2G

      Disengage the 5 claws, and then remove the deck side trim.

  3. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for 2WD)


    1. A01EMT1

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  4. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for AWD)


    1. A01EJMT

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)


    1. A01EKPZ

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor wire from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR (for AWD)


    1. A01EIPP

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  7. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. A01EJP9E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Tech Tips

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

  8. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. A01EJF9E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Tech Tips

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

  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION SUPPORT COVER


    1. A01EMJ8

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.

  10. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD)


    1. A01ELA5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly using a jack and wooden block as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not deform the brake dust cover.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly until reinstallation of the rear shock absorber with coil spring is complete.

    2. A01EK65

      Loosen the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Note

      Loosen the nut only when the rear shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.

    3. A01EMIC

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

    4. A01ELE1

      Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Make sure that the rear speed sensor and rear flexible hose are disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  11. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for AWD)


    1. A01EJQQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly using a jack and wooden block as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not deform the brake dust cover.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly until reinstallation of the rear shock absorber with coil spring is complete.

    2. A01EK65

      Loosen the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Note

      Loosen the nut only when the rear shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.

    3. A01EKIQ

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

    4. A01ELE1

      Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      Make sure that the rear speed sensor and rear flexible hose are disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

  12. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. A01EJU7E02

      Secure SST in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
    2. A01EJF4E01
      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.

    3. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • If the rear coil spring bends during compression, immediately stop compression and reinstall SST.

      • Do not excessively compress the spring so that the coils contact each other.

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

    4. A01EMD0

      Confirm that the rear coil spring is free and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      CAUTION:

      Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut when the rear coil spring is not free.

  13. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COLLAR


    1. A01EJNZ

      Remove the rear support to rear shock absorber collar from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKVJ

      Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  15. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING


    1. A01EKKR

      Remove the rear coil spring together with SST from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. A01EJ7T

      Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  17. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


    1. A01EMEJ

      Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear shock absorber assembly.