Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER Removal

3. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack using a wooden block.





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CAUTION:
Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

NOTICE:
Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.

HINT
Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly so that the rear shock absorber assembly is compressed by 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.18 in.).

(b) Remove the bolt (A), bolt (B), nut and rear shock absorber assembly.