Disassembly
SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: DISASSEMBLY
HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LH NUT
(a) Install SST to the rear coil spring so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks is as wide as possible within the installation area.
SST : 09727-30021
09727-00010
09727-00021
09727-00031
(b) Compress the rear coil spring until it can be moved freely.
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
HINT
The rear coil spring can also be compressed using a hydraulic spring compressor.
(c) Remove the nut.
2. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LH COLLAR
(a) Remove the collar from the shock absorber.
3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the suspension support assembly with the insulator upper from the shock absorber.
4. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH
(a) Remove the insulator upper from the suspension support.
5. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
(a) Remove the coil spring from the shock absorber.
6. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH
(a) Remove the insulator lower from the shock absorber.