REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. 

      *a	Turn
      *b	Hold
      *c	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
      *d	12 x 14 mm Long Offset Wrench
      *e	12 mm Socket Hexagon Wrench

      Using a 12 mm socket hexagon wrench and 12 x 14 mm long offset wrench, install the 3 rear shock absorber cushion retainers, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear upper shock absorber bracket LH, rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion and a new lock nut to the rear shock absorber assembly LH.

      Torque:

      Specified tightening torque

      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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      • When using a long offset wrench (fulcrum length of 206.25 mm (8.1201 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8110 in.)): 11.9 N*m (121 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf)

   2. 

      Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly LH to the axle housing with the bolt.

   3. 

      *a	Vehicle Exterior

      Install the rear shock absorber assembly LH to the frame with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:

      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the cutout of the rear upper shock absorber bracket LH faces the vehicle exterior.

2. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

   
   

   1. Lower the vehicle.

   2. Press down on the vehicle several time to stabilize the suspension.

4. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

   
   

   1. Tighten the bolt.

      Torque:

      98 N*m  { 999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf }

5. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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6. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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7. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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