REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Protrusion

      Install the rear lower coil spring insulator onto the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Align the protrusion of the rear lower coil spring insulator and the hole in the rear shock absorber assembly.

  2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Face the smaller diameter end of the rear No. 1 spring bumper downward.

  3. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING


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      Attach SST to the rear coil spring and secure it in a vise.

      SST
      09727-30021   ( 09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031 )
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      Attach the arm of SST to the diameter of the rear coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • Make sure that the rear coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks of SST is at the maximum.

      • Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely attached.

    3. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.

      CAUTION:


      • If the rear coil spring bends during the compression, immediately stop the compression and reinstall SST.

      • Do not compress the spring until the coil springs contact each other.

      • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

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      Install the rear coil spring to the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note


      • The smaller diameter end of the rear coil spring must face upward.

      • Make sure to fit the end of the rear coil spring that has the larger diameter into the depression of the rear coil spring lower insulator.

  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Notch

      Install the rear suspension support assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Align the notches of the piston rod and the rear suspension support assembly as shown in the illustration before installing the rear suspension support assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Notch
      A01G8AH Outside of the Vehicle

      Align the notches of the rear shock absorber assembly with the notch of the rear suspension support assembly so that the notches face the outside of the vehicle.

  5. INSTALL REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COLLAR


    1. Install the rear support to rear shock absorber collar to the rear shock absorber assembly.

  6. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUT


    1. Temporarily tighten a new rear support to rear shock absorber nut to the rear shock absorber assembly.

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      Release the rear coil spring while adjusting the rear suspension support assembly to the position shown in the illustration, and remove SST from the rear coil spring.

      Note

      Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure to align the outer stud bolt on the rear suspension support assembly to within +/- 5° of the center of the rear shock absorber lower bracket as shown in the illustration.

  7. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


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      Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and insert the 2 bolts from the rear of the vehicle.

    2. Slowly jack up the suspension using a wooden block and install the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) to the vehicle.

    3. Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

    4. Install the 2 nuts to the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

    5. Fully tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Torque:
      55 N*m  { 561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. Install the skid control sensor wire to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. Install the rear flexible hose to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the rear stabilizer link assembly to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

  11. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION SUPPORT COVER


    1. Engage the 4 claws and install the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.

  12. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  13. INSTALL REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

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  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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