REAR SHOCK ABSORBER(w/ Air Suspension) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR

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  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH

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  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. for Power Seat:

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    2. for Ottoman:

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    3. for Fixed Seat Type:

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  5. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

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  7. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET

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

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

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  10. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH

    A00193P

    1. Remove the 3 nuts and cap.

  13. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR

    A001DC7

    1. Disconnect the connector from the absorber actuator.

  14. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR

    A0018YJE02

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

  15. REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    A001BXFE02
    *1 Connector
    *2 Tube

    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.

      SST
      09730-00010

      Note

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

    3. A001CJ8

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

    4. A001ESU

      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.


    1. A001EC1E01
      *1 Tube Connector

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

    2. A001EE7E02
      *1 O-Ring

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