REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to the rear shock absorber assembly.

  2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the rear suspension support assembly, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer and actuator support bracket to the rear shock absorber assembly.

    2. B002B6JE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Absorber Lower Bush Axis Line
      *b Rear Suspension Support Assembly Stud (Toward Vehicle Interior) 2- Point Axis Line
      *c Line Extending from Width Across Flats of Absorber Rod
      B002B6O Front of the Vehicle

      Align the rear suspension support assembly so that the studs are positioned as shown in the illustration.

    3. Hold the actuator support bracket and tighten a new nut.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Hold the actuator support bracket so as not to deform it.

  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the rear shock absorber.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

    2. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.

  4. INSTALL ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR

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  5. CONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)

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  6. CONNECT REAR STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)

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  7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. B002B98E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and place a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Length (A)
      9.7 mm (0.3819 in.)

      Note


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

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

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

  8. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. Tighten the bolt of the rear shock absorber.

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

  9. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

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  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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