REAR SHOCK ABSORBER(for Torsion Beam Type Suspension) 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. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  3. REMOVE REAR ABSORBER CAP (except Sedan)


    1. A012MUJ

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear absorber cap.

  4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY (for Sedan)

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  5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER


    1. A012MT2C03
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using a jack and wooden block.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle beam assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note

      Keep supporting the rear axle beam assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly is completed.

    2. A012FJY

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, secure the rear shock absorber assembly 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.

    3. A012L6T

      Remove the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT


    1. Remove the rear suspension support.

  7. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A012J40

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear shock absorber assembly with the 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.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. A012IL1

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