Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly









Disassembly and Assembly

WARNING: Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorber or strut tube. The shock absorber and strut tube are gas pressurized and could explode if heated. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Keep all body parts clear of shock absorbers or strut rods. Shock absorbers or struts can extend unassisted. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. For additional information, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly Front Suspension.

2. Using a suitable spring compressor, compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber.





3. NOTICE: When installing the shock rod nut, make sure the shock rod and bushing are centered in the upper mount before tightening the nut or damage to the shock or bushing may occur.

NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the shock absorber rod from turning while removing and installing the nut.

Remove and discard the shock absorber rod nut.

- To install, tighten the new nut to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).





4. Remove the shock absorber.

5. Remove the washer and upper mount bushing.

6. Remove the upper shock absorber mount.

7. Remove the dust boot.

8. Carefully release the spring compressor and remove the coil spring.

9. NOTICE: Make sure that the upper shock mount stud, shock rod and shock lower bushing are aligned before tightening shock absorber rod nut or damage to the bushing may occur.

To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.