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 SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


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

      Note

      Make sure that there is no dirt or foreign matter in the threads of the rear shock absorber assembly.

    2. Insert the upper end of the rear shock absorber assembly with the rear No. 1 spring bumper to the vehicle body.

    3. A01CE1N

      Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear axle beam assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note


      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the outside of the vehicle.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

      Tech Tips

      Fully tighten the nut and bolt after stabilizing the suspension.

    4. A01CF4T

      Install the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and the rear shock absorber cushion retainer to the rear shock absorber assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Make sure that the cushion and cushion retainer are installed in the correct direction.

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

      Note


      • Make sure that the bottom lip of the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion is not stuck on the body.

      • Securely insert the socket hexagon wrench to the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when tightening the nut.

    6. A01CCV3E01

      Using a union nut wrench (17 mm), fully tighten the lock nut while holding the rod of the rear shock absorber assembly with a socket hexagon wrench (6 mm).

      Torque:
      without a union nut wrench (17 mm)
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }
      with a union nut wrench (17 mm)
      23 N*m  { 232 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.).

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to the torque wrench.

  2. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP


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      Fold up the lip of the rear shock absorber cap from the position illustrated by the dashed line.

    2. Fold down the lip and install the rear shock absorber cap to the original position as shown in the illustration.

  3. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE SERVICE HOLE COVER


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      Engage the 4 claws to install the deck trim side service hole cover.

  4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Install the rear wheels.

      Torque:
      103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle.

    3. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

    4. Remove the rear wheels.

    5. A01CAU5E01

      Jack up the spring cup of the rear axle beam assembly, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear shock absorber assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Length A
      214 mm (8.43 in.)

      If the rear shock absorber assembly cannot be positioned as shown in the illustration even when the rear axle beam assembly is jacked up, apply additional load to the vehicle such as by having a person sit in the rear seat.

      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.

      • Make sure to jack up both sides of the rear axle beam assembly evenly to prevent it from twisting.

  5. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


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      Fully tighten the bolt on the rear shock absorber assembly (lower side).

      Torque:
      58 N*m  { 591 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

  6. INSTALL REAR WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect the rear wheel alignment Click here.

  8. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  9. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal for more than 2 seconds.

  10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.