Rear

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. BLEED AIR

HINT: Disconnect the necessary one touch air connector of the height control valves and bleed the air.

3. REMOVE THESE PARTS
^ Rear seat cushion and rear seatback.
^ Package tray trim.
4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
5. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINKS
Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from stabilizer bar.
Torque: 65 Nm (660 kgf-cm, 48 ft. lbs.)
6. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
a. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper.
Torque: 104 Nm (1,065 kgf-cm, 77 ft. lbs.)
b. Support brake caliper securely.
7. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor.

NOTICE: When removing them from right side, do not disconnect the pad wear indicator connector.

Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.)





8. DISCONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK FROM NO.1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Place matchmarks on the link and bracket.
b. Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)





9. LOOSEN BOLT ON LOWER SIDE OF PNEUMATIC CYLINDER
Loosen the bolt on lower side of the pneumatic cylinder.

HINT: Do not remove the bolt.

Torque: 137 Nm (1,400 kgf-cm, 101 ft. lbs.)
b. Support the rear axle carrier with a jack.





10. DISCONNECT AIR TUBE FROM PNEUMATIC CYLINDER
Disconnect the air tube from the pneumatic cylinder.
Torque: 17 Nm (175 kgf-cm, 13 ft. lbs.)
11. REMOVE SUSPENSION CONTROL ACTUATOR
a. Remove the 3 nuts and actuator cover.
Torque: 25 Nm (260 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
b. Disconnect the actuator connector.





c. Remove the 2 nuts and actuator.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgf-cm, 69 inch lbs.)
12. REMOVE PNEUMATIC CYLINDER
a. Remove the 3 nuts.
Torque: 64 Nm (650 kgf-cm, 47 ft. lbs.)
b. Lower the rear axle carrier and remove the bolt on lower side of pneumatic cylinder.
c. Remove the pneumatic cylinder.
13. REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT
Remove the 3 nuts and suspension support from the pneumatic cylinder.
Torque: 36 Nm (370 kgf-cm, 27 ft. lbs.)

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT ROLLING DIAPHRAGM
a. Lift up the dust cover and check that the rolling diaphragm is not damaged or cracked.
If damage or cracks exist replace the pneumatic cylinder.
b. Return the dust cover back to position.
2. INSPECT DAMPING FORCE
a. Compress and extend the pneumatic cylinder and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
If the pneumatic cylinder is not normal, replace it.

NOTICE: When discarding the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL.





b. Check that there is a difference in the damping force when the rods are positioned as shown.

DISPOSAL





MAKE A HOLE IN SHOCK ABSORBER AND REMOVE GAS
a. Fully extend the pneumatic cylinder.
b. Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown to remove the gas inside.

CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips which may fly up when drilling.


INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL AND REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT