REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

    Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

    Click here

  4. REMOVE SIDE DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. Disengage the claw and 2 guides.

    2. A00503S

      Remove the side deck trim service hole cover.

  5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER


    1. A004VFFE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

      • Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.

      Tech Tips

      If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up slightly, the rear shock absorber assembly can be removed/installed easily.

    2. A004YNL

      Using a hexagon socket wrench, secure the rear shock absorber rod and remove the lock nut using a wrench.

      Note

      Securely insert the hexagon socket wrench to the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when removing the lock nut.

    3. A004YKV

      Remove the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT


    1. A004XDZ

      Remove the rear suspension support.

  7. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. B001LZ4

      Remove the bolt and remove the rear shock absorber assembly and rear No. 1 spring bumper while compressing the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. A004VHF

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