REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET LH


    1. A01QQ0LC01
      *1 Protector

      Temporarily install the bracket to the shock absorber with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      The absorber should be assembled with the protector positioned facing the front side of vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

    2. A01QR29

      Temporarily install the shock absorber upper side to the suspension member with the bolt and nut.

      Tech Tips

      The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

    3. A01QRDM

      Install the rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket to the rear axle carrier with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A01QR7OC01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      A01QSVW Jack Point

      Jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, placing 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)
      4.4 mm (0.1732 in.)

      Note

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

      Tech Tips


      • If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly cannot be positioned as shown in the illustration even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up, apply additional load by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.

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

  4. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the bolt on the rear shock absorber (upper side).

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

    2. Tighten the bolt on the rear shock absorber (lower side).

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

  5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  6. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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