Rear Shock Absorber
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERCOMPONENTS (Part 1):
COMPONENTS (Part 2):
COMPONENTS (Part 3):
COMPONENTS (Part 4):
REMOVAL
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (w/o Rear Seat Side Airbag)
9. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH (w/o Rear Seat Side Airbag)
10. REMOVE REAR SEAT AIRBAG LH (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)
11. REMOVE REAR SEAT AIRBAG RH (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)
12. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH
13. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
14. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH
15. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH
16. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT INNER WITH CENTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
17. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT HOLE COVER
18. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Sunshade)
19. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)
20. REMOVE REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH
21. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
22. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the front shock absorber LH.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.
23. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear brake flexible hose and rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring and rear axle carrier.
NOTICE: Be sure to remove the rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
24. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT NO. 1 COVER
(a) Remove the 4 claws and the rear suspension support No. 1 cover.
25. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Loosen the lock nut of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTICE:
^ Do not remove the lock nut.
^ Only loosen the nut when disassembling the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts on the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTICE:
^ When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
^ Keep one bolt inserted to secure the hub and disc rotor.
(c) Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
(d) Lower the rear axle carrier, and remove the 2 bolts on the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTICE: Make sure that the rear speed sensor is disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
DISASSEMBLY
1. FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) As shown in the illustration, secure the rear shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by closing the vise onto the double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.
2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench.
HINT: If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
(b) Remove the nut, rear shock absorber collar and rear suspension support assembly.
(c) Remove the rear coil spring, rear No. 1 spring bumper, and rear coil spring lower insulator.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod 4 or more times.
Standard: There is no abnormal resistance or sound and operation resistance is normal.
HINT: If there is any abnormality, replace the rear shock absorber with a new one.
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to the piston rod.
(b) Install the rear coil spring lower insulator onto the rear shock absorber.
(c) Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench.
(d) Install the rear coil spring to the rear shock absorber.
NOTICE: The smaller diameter end must face upward.
HINT:
^ Fit the lower end of the rear coil spring into the gap of the lower seat.
^ If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
(e) Install the rear suspension support assembly.
NOTICE: Align the notches of the piston rod and the rear suspension support assembly as shown in the illustration before installing the rear suspension support assembly.
(f) Align the notches of the shock absorber with the notch of the rear suspension support assembly so that the notches face the outside of the vehicle.
(g) Install the rear shock absorber collar.
(h) Loosely tighten a new lock nut to the rear suspension piston rod.
(i) Release the spring while adjusting the rear suspension support assembly to the position shown in the illustration, and remove the SST from the rear coil spring.
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench.
HINT: When lining up the rear suspension support assembly's stud bolts at the middle point between the two sides of the bracket, the maximum permissible degree of error is plus or minus 5°.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring to the rear axle carrier assembly and insert the 2 bolts from the rear of the vehicle.
(b) Slowly jack up the vehicle using a wooden block and install the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) to the vehicle.
(c) Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
(d) Install the 2 nuts and 2 bolts to the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
Torque: 180 N*m (1,840 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE: When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
(e) Fully tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 55 N*m (561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
2. CONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Install the rear brake flexible hose and rear speed sensor wire harness with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) (bolt A)
19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) (bolt B)
3. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear shock absorber with the nut.
Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.
4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT NO. 1 COVER
(a) Engage the 4 claws and install the rear suspension support No. 1 cover.
5. INSTALL REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH
6. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Sunshade)
7. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)
8. INSTALL REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT HOLE COVER
9. INSTALL REAR SEAT INNER WITH CENTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
10. CONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH
11. CONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH
12. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH
13. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
14. INSTALL REAR SEAT AIRBAG LH (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)
15. INSTALL REAR SEAT AIRBAG RH (w/ Rear Seat Side Airbag)
16. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (w/o Rear Seat Side Airbag)
17. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH (w/o Rear Seat Side Airbag)
18. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
19. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
20. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
21. INSTALL REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY
22. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
23. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
24. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
25. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
26. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
NOTICE: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.
27. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
28. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
29. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
DISPOSAL
1. DISPOSE OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber piston rod.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder between A and B as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:
^ Be careful when drilling because shards of metal may fly about. Always use the proper safety equipment.
^ The gas is colorless, odorless and nonpoisonous.