REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

  2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT STOPPER

  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the rear axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.

    2. Jack up the rear axle beam slowly, and provisionally install the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt and nut onto the rear axle beam.

    3. Install the suspension support and cushion retainer.

    4. A005HSH

      While holding the piston rod, install a new nut (lower nut) to the specified standard.

      Standard
      15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 in.)

    5. Install a new nut (upper nut) onto the lower nut.

    6. A005JS7

      Hold the lower nut and tighten the upper nut against it.

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL REAR ABSORBER CAP

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  5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  7. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully tighten the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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