REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 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

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
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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REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR

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REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH

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REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET

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DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH

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REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR

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REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
*1 No. 1 Tube Connector

*2 Height Control Tube
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
  
  09730-00010
  
  Note
  
  After pulling out the height control tube, replace the O-ring and plate with new ones.
3. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the shock absorber.
4. 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.
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. *1 No. 2 Tube Connector
  
  Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips and remove the tube connector.
2. *1 O-Ring
  
  Using a screwdriver, remove the plate and 2 O-rings.

*1	No. 1 Tube Connector
*2	Height Control Tube