REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.


  1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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    1. Install the 3 retainers, 2 cushions, bracket and a new lock nut to the shock absorber.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the shock absorber to the frame with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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    1. Install 2 new bushes and the 2 retainers to the shock absorber.

    2. Temporarily install the shock absorber to the axle housing with the nut.

  3. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    105 N*m  { 1,071 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }

  4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Press down on the vehicle several time to stabilize the suspension.

  5. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT


    1. Tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      82 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 60 ft.*lbf }