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
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
REMOVE REAR ABSORBER CAP
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear absorber cap.
REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER
| *a | Wooden Block |
| *b | 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.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, secure the rear shock absorber rod and remove the lock nut using a wrench.
Note
Securely insert the 6 mm hexagon socket wrench into the rear shock absorber assembly rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when removing the lock nut.
Remove the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT
Remove the rear suspension support.
REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt, nut and rear shock absorber assembly with rear No. 1 spring bumper while compressing the rear shock absorber assembly.
Note
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER
Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper from the rear shock absorber assembly.