REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

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. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. DISCONNECT REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (for 2WD)


    1. w/o AVS:

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    2. w/ AVS:

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  3. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD)


    1. w/o AVS:

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    2. w/ AVS:

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  4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

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  5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B002INXC01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

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

      Note

      Do not excessively jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.788 to 1.181 in.).

    2. B002HH5C01
      *A w/o AVS
      *B w/ AVS

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear shock absorber assembly LH with the rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket LH.

    3. B002JWY

      Using a 17 mm ball joint lock nut wrench, remove the bolt and nut on the upper side, and then remove the rear shock absorber assembly LH with rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket LH.

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET LH


    1. B002JHMC02
      *A w/o AVS
      *B w/ AVS

      Remove the nut and bolt from the rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket LH.