REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

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. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. B006QYWC03
      *a Protector

      Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Ensure that the protector faces the front of the vehicle.

  2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. B006P8DC02
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      B006PCE Wooden block placement location

      Using a jack and a wooden block, apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Length (A)
      18.9 mm (0.744 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.

  3. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. B006NJPN02

      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)
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER

    Click here

  5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Click here

  6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    1. Initialization of the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly LH.

      Click here