REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A01CC63

      Disengage the 4 claws, and then remove the deck trim side service hole cover.

  3. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP


    1. A01CCOK

      Remove the rear shock absorber cap from the body.

  4. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CAJ5E01

      Support the spring cup of the rear axle beam assembly with a jack using a wooden block.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle beam assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When using a jack, make sure that the wooden block does not contact the protrusions of the rear lower coil spring insulator.

      • Keep supporting the rear axle beam assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear shock absorber assembly so that it is compressed by 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.18 in.).

    2. A01CCUNE01

      Remove the lock nut while holding the rod of the rear shock absorber assembly with a socket hexagon wrench (6 mm).

      Note

      Securely insert the socket hexagon wrench to the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly.

    3. A01CDAV

      Remove the rear shock absorber cushion retainer and rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion from the rear shock absorber assembly.

    4. A01CE1N

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear shock absorber assembly with the rear No. 1 spring bumper from the vehicle.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

    5. A01CC6E

      Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper from the rear shock absorber assembly.