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. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. A01NJHS

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. A01NM8P

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack using a wooden block.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note

      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

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly so that the rear shock absorber assembly is compressed by 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.18 in.).

    2. A01NLRTE01

      Remove the bolt (A), bolt (B), nut and rear shock absorber assembly.