Rear

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
>>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Install the shock absorber so that the larger diameter side of the lower bushing inner pipe faces toward the outside of the vehicle.

INSPECTION
- Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear.
- Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil leakage, or abnormal noise.

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Vehicles with aluminum wheel

Required Special Tools:
- MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
- MB991239: Arm Set

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
<> JAM NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- To hold the coil spring securely, install special tools MB991237 and MB991239 evenly, and so that the space between both arms of the special tool will be maximum within the installation range.
- Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special tool MB991237. It will break the special tool.

1. Use special tools MB991237 and MB991239 to compress the coil spring.

WARNING: Do not use an impact wrench to remove the jam nut. Vibration of the impact wrench will cause special tools MB991237 and MB991239 to slip. This is dangerous.

2. While holding the piston rod, remove the jam nut.

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< COIL SPRING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special tool MB991237. It will break the special tool.

1. Install special tools MB991237 and MB991239 in the same manner as for removal, and compress the coil spring to install it to the shock absorber.

2. Align the edge of the coil spring to the stepped part of the shock absorber spring seat.

>>B<< UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Install the upper bracket assembly so that the lower bushing inner pipe of the shock absorber is at the position shown.

>>C<< JAM NUT INSTALLATION
1. Temporarily tighten the jam nut.

CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the jam nut, otherwise the jam nut will be damaged.

2. Remove special tools MB991237 and MB991239, and then tighten the jam nut to 23 ± 2 Nm (17 ± 1 ft. lbs.).