Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage 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).






INSPECTION

1. Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.
2. Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.






INSTALLATION

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

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):
45 - 55 (4.5 - 5.5, 33 - 40)




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

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




3. Install the rear wheel & tire.

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

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