REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

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  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  4. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. SEPARATE REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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  6. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  8. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (for Lower Side)

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  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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  10. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  11. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (for Upper Side)


    1. A01OFPL

      Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle body.

  13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01OG41

      Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, secure the rear shock absorber assembly rod and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut using a wrench.

      Note

      Securely insert the 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to the rear shock absorber assembly rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when removing the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

    2. Remove the rear shock absorber cushion washer, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


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