Shock Absorber

Removal

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.

2. Support the lower portion of the rear lower arm (A) with the jack.




3. Remove the bolt & nut (B) holding the rear shock absorber (A) to the carrier assembly.




4. Remove the rear shock absorber (B) from the wheel housing by loosening the mounting bolts (A).






Installation

1. Install the rear shock absorber (B) to the wheel housing penal by tightening the bracket mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :
50 - 65N.m (5.0 - 6.5kgf.m, 36 - 47lb-ft)





2. Connect the rear shock absorber (A) with the carrier assembly and then tighten the bolt & nut (B).

Tightening torque :
140 - 160N.m (14.0 - 16.0kgf.m, 101 - 116lb-ft)





3. Install the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
90 - 110N.m (9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65 - 80lb-ft)


CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when installing the rear wheel& tire.