REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

Tech Tips

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

REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE SERVICE HOLE COVER
1. Disengage the claw.
2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the deck trim side service hole cover.
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)
1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly from the rear axle beam assembly.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Vinyl Tape
  
  Using a vinyl tape, secure the rear height control sensor sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION WASHER
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Jack
  
  *2 Wooden Block
  
  Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using a jack and wooden block.
  
  CAUTION:
  
  Do not jack up the rear axle beam assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
  
  Note
  
  Keep supporting the rear axle beam assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.18 in.).
2. Using a hexagon wrench, secure the rear shock absorber rod and remove the lock nut.
  
  Note
  
  Securely insert the hexagon wrench to the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when removing the nut.
3. Remove the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT
1. Remove the rear suspension support.
REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt while holding the nut and remove the rear shock absorber assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Since the stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER
1. Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper from the rear shock absorber assembly.

Text in Illustration
*1	Jack
*2	Wooden Block