REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

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2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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4. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering)

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the nut.

   2. 

      *a	1 mm or more

      Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

      SST

      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

   3. Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

      

      *a	Nut	*b	Spacer
      *c	Tie string without any slack	*d	Place wrench here
      	Turn		Molybdenum Grease

      SST

      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02060 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST bolt.

      Note

      
      

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear upper control arm assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Do not damage the toe control link sub-assembly ball joint dust cover.

      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.

      • If the spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.

5. SEPARATE REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (w/ Dynamic Rear Steering)

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6. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR (w/ AVS)

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7. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      *a	Wooden Block
      *b	Jack

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly using a jack and wooden block.

      Note

      
      

      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

      • Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.

   2. 

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

   3. 

      Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle body.

8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. w/o AVS:

      
      

      1. 

         Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, secure the rear shock absorber assembly rod and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut using a wrench.

         Note

         Securely insert the 6 mm hexagon socket wrench into the rear shock absorber assembly rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when removing the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      2. Remove the rear shock absorber cushion washer, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion from the rear shock absorber assembly.

   2. w/ AVS:

      
      

      1. Secure the rear actuator support bracket of the rear shock absorber assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

         Note

         Do not overtighten the vise.

      2. 

         Remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut and rear actuator support bracket from the rear shock absorber assembly.

      3. Remove the rear shock absorber cushion washer, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion from the rear shock absorber assembly.

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER

   
   

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