REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET LH

    1. C278706C01

      *1

      Protector

      Temporarily install the rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket LH to the rear shock absorber assembly LH with the bolt and nut.

      Note:

      The absorber should be assembled with the protector positioned facing the front side of vehicle.

      Tip:

      The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

    2. C118909

      Temporarily install the shock absorber upper side to the suspension member with the bolt and nut.

      Tip:

      The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

    3. C229148

      Install the rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket LH to the rear axle carrier with the 2 bolts.

      80 N*m

      816 kgf*cm

      59 ft.*lbf

  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

    1. C297403C02

      *a

      Wooden Block

      *b

      Jack
      V100155

      Jack Point

      Jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Standard length (A)

      4.4 mm (0.1732 in.)

      Note:

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

      Tip:

      • If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH cannot be positioned as shown in the illustration even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH is jacked up, apply additional load by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.

      • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  4. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C311685C03

      *a

      Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Tighten the bolt on the rear shock absorber assembly LH (upper side).

      Specified tightening torque

      80 N*m

      816 kgf*cm

      59 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

      Tip:

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149 mm (5.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 255 mm (10.039 in.)): 50.5 N*m (515 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf)

    2. Tighten the bolt on the rear shock absorber assembly LH (lower side).

      80 N*m

      816 kgf*cm

      59 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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  6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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  7. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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