REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

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. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


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      *a Protector

      Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly with the bolt (A), bolt (B) and nut.

      Note


      • Ensure that the protector faces the front of the vehicle.

      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt (B) with the nut secured.

      • Fully tighten the bolts after stabilizing the suspension.

    2. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


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      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
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      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 upper control arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Length (A)
      24.3 mm (0.957 in.)

      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.

      Tech Tips

      If the rear upper control 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 to the vehicle such as by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.

  3. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


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      Install the rear shock absorber assembly with the bolt (A) and bolt (B).

      Torque:
      Bolt (A)
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      92 N*m  { 938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt (B) with the nut secured.

  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

    Click here

  5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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