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.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)


    1. A003WH7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Guide

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not drop the rear height control sensor sub-assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.

  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A003W3L

      Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  4. REMOVE SIDE DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. Disengage the claw and 2 guides.

    2. A003WA5

      Remove the side deck trim service hole cover.

  5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER


    1. A003WD8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      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.

      Tech Tips

      If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up slightly, the rear shock absorber assembly can be removed/installed easily.

    2. A003XG2

      Using a hexagon socket wrench, secure the rear shock absorber rod and remove the lock nut using a wrench.

      Note

      Securely insert the hexagon socket wrench to the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when removing the lock nut.

    3. A003X6Z

      Remove the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT


    1. A003X5P

      Remove the rear suspension support.

  7. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003X84

      Remove the bolt and remove the rear shock absorber assembly and rear No. 1 spring bumper while compressing the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. A003YOO

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