DAMPING FORCE CONTROL ACTUATOR (for Rear Side) 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 HEIGHT CONTROL PROTECTOR PIPE


    1. Remove the 6 bolts and protector pipe.

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  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD LH

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    1. Remove the clip.

    2. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, remove the 4 screws and mudguard.

  3. REMOVE SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the screw and 6 bolts.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Detach the 10 clips and remove the double-sided tape to remove the side step.

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  4. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL PROTECTOR PIPE BRACKET


    1. Remove the 6 bolts and 3 brackets from the frame.

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  5. DISCHARGE SUSPENSION FLUID PRESSURE


    1. Connect a hose to the bleeder plug for the shock absorber control valve and loosen the bleeder plug.

    2. Discharge the suspension fluid pressure.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure to discharge the suspension fluid pressure from the front and rear damping force control actuators on the left and right sides.

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

      Torque:
      8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY LH


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      Remove the control accumulator from the control valve.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the accumulator.

  7. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 SUSPENSION CONTROL ACCUMULATOR LH


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      Remove the No. 3 suspension control accumulator from the control valve.

    2. Remove the O-ring and back-up ring from the control accumulator.

  8. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY LH


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      Disconnect the control valve connector.

    2. Remove the union bolt and gasket from the No. 4 suspension control pressure hose.

    3. Disconnect the wire harness clamp from the control valve bracket.

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      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the No. 4 height control tube from the control valve.

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      Remove the 3 bolts and control valve with the bracket from the vehicle.

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      Remove the 3 bolts and bracket from the control valve.

  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION CONTROL ACCUMULATOR BRACKET LH


    1. Remove the bolt and bracket from the shock absorber control valve.