Removal and Installation

SHOCK ABSORBER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber lower end bolt with a power tool.
4. Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.





5. Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts ( ) with a power tool, and then remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
- Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if there are.
- Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if there are.

INSTALLATION
- Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to Component.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
- Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to Rear Suspension Assembly.
- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to Testing and Inspection.