REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER


    1. A005EHT

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the deck side trim cover.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION WASHER


    1. A005CAEE01
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      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      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 is 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. A0059WA

      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. A005ECV

      Remove the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer.

  5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT


    1. Remove the rear suspension support.

  6. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A005EHC

      Remove the bolt while holding the nut and remove the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. A005DWX

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