REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

id021400801300

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove in the order shown in the figure.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

ac8wzw00001964

1
Rear shock absorber upper nut
(See Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nut Removal Note.)
(See Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nut Installation Note.)
2
Rear shock absorber lower nut
3
Washer
4
Stud bolt
5
Rear shock absorber
(See Rear Shock Absorber Installation Note (With Gasket).)


Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nut Removal Note

1.  Jack up the vehicle to the position allowing the rear lower arm installation bolts to be removed.

ac8wzw00001965

2.  Remove the upper nut of the rear shock absorber.


Suspension Links Installation Note

1.  When installing the joint sections with rubber bushings, perform the following steps.

(1)  Temporarily tighten the nuts with the vehicle lifted up.
(2)  Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the nuts to the specified torque.


Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nut Installation Note

1.  Lift up the rear lower arm using a jack and install the rear shock absorber upper installation nut.

ac8wzw00001965


Rear Shock Absorber Installation Note (With Gasket)

1.  Verify if the gasket secured to the upper part of the rear shock absorber has come off completely.

ac9wzw00005535

2.  If the gasket has come off completely, adhere the gasket to the rear shock absorber using the following procedure.

Note
•  If only some part has peeled off, go to Step 3.
(1)  Inspect the gasket for cracks and damage.
•  If there is any malfunction, replace it with a new one.
(2)  Remove any remaining adhesive agent from the gasket and the upper part of the rear shock absorber.
(3)  Apply commercially available adhesive agent to the underside of the gasket shown in the figure.
am6xuw00011471
(4)  Assemble the gasket to the rear shock absorber so that it is seated evenly on the convex portion on the upper part of the rear shock absorber.
am6xuw00011472
Caution
•  Assemble the gasket to the correct position. If the rear shock absorber is installed with the gasket deviated or with a gap, it could cause deterioration or abnormal noise of the rear shock absorber, or cause water to penetrate into the cabin.

3.  Install the rear shock absorber.