REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
1. Install the rear suspension support assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT STOPPER
1. Install the rear suspension support stopper to the rear shock absorber assembly.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Support the rear axle beam assembly with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.
  
  Note
  
  Keep supporting the rear axle beam assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly is complete.
2. Jack up the rear axle beam assembly slowly, and temporarily tighten the rear shock absorber assembly (lower side) with the bolt and nut to the rear axle beam assembly.
3. Install the rear suspension support and the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.
4. While holding the rear shock absorber piston rod, install a new nut (lower nut) to the specified standard.
  
  Standard (A)
  
  15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 in.)
5. Install a new nut (upper nut) to the lower nut.
6. Text in Illustration
  
  *a Turn
  
  *b Hold
  
  Hold the lower nut and tighten the upper nut against it.
  
  Torque:
  
  25 N*m { 250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }
INSTALL REAR ABSORBER CAP
1. Engage the 2 guides and 2 claws to install the rear absorber cap.
INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque:

103 N*m { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }
STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Fully tighten the rear shock absorber assembly (lower side) with the bolt.
  
  Torque:
  
  49 N*m { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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Text in Illustration
*a	Turn
*b	Hold