REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear shock absorber assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • DTCs are stored

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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Removal/installation of rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH*1 Initialize headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Automatic headlight beam level control system

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Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)*1

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for 2WD)

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  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for 2WD)

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  4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for AWD)

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  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for AWD)

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  6. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  7. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A005OMW

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.

  8. LOOSEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A005Q2ZC01
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin

      Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

  9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  10. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A005QCR

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  11. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A005PNHC01
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin

      Remove the nut and rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

  12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP


    1. A005PFYC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the rear shock absorber cap from the rear shock absorber assembly.

  13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


    1. A005Q8PC01
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Secure the rear shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      SST
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    3. Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.