Rear Suspension

Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

NOTE: When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick MST-580A or Model 7200 or equivalent). According to the manufacturer's instructions.

Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the flange bolt (A) from the bottom of the damper.





4. Remove the canister mounting bolts, and loosen the EVAP canister (B) mounting (only left side).
5. Remove the flange nuts (A) from the top of the damper in the cargo area.





6. Remove the damper assembly (A) from the body.





Installation
1. Position the damper (A) assembly in the body. Note the direction of the damper mounting base so the indent mark on it is toward the inside of the vehicle.





2. Loosely install the flange nuts (A) onto the top of the damper.





3. Loosely install the flange bolt (A) on the bottom of the damper (B).





4. Raise the suspension with a floor jack to load it with the vehicle's weight, and tighten the nuts and bolt to the specified torque values.
5. Install the EVAP canister mounting bolts (only left side).
6. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.
7. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.