REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)


    1. A0158P4

      Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and protector.

  2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)


    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.

      A015939E01

      Note


      • When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.

      • Do not remove the shutter valves.

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable.

  5. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 parking brake cable.

  6. DISCONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0158EB

      Disconnect the rear axle breather hose from the rear axle housing assembly.

  7. DISCHARGE SUSPENSION FLUID PRESSURE (w/ Active Height Control)


    1. A0156GY

      Connect a hose to the bleeder plug for the height control accumulator and loosen the bleeder plug.

    2. Discharge the suspension fluid pressure.

    3. After the fluid pressure has dropped and oil has drained out, tighten the bleeder plug and remove the hose.

      Torque:
      6.9 N*m  { 70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf }

  8. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY


    1. A015BB6

      Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

  9. DISCONNECT REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A0157Y3

      Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the rear lateral control rod from the frame.

  10. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A015DTJ

      Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.

    2. Disconnect the shock absorber from the axle housing.

  11. DISCONNECT NO. 4 SUSPENSION CONTROL PRESSURE HOSE (w/ Active Height Control)


    1. A015BU8

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the pressure hose from the shock absorber.

  12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Active Height Control)


    1. A015DZ9

      Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.

    2. A015BLEE02

      Using SST, hold the rear shock absorber in place.

      SST
      09922-10010

    3. Remove the nut, upper bracket and shock absorber assembly.

    4. Remove the lower bracket from the shock absorber.

  13. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Active Height Control)


    1. A015DZ9

      Remove the bolt on the lower side of the shock absorber.

    2. A015A5KE01

      Using SST, hold the rear shock absorber in place.

      SST
      09922-10010

    3. Remove the nut, upper bracket and shock absorber assembly.

    4. Remove the lower bracket from the shock absorber.