Rear Suspension

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION
^ The parts indicated by *1 should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle standing on the ground and the curb weight condition.
^ The parts indicated by *2 are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-5:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[A] LOWER ARM AND TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION





While jacking-up the lower arm with garage jack, remove the mounting bolts.

[B] SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
After having loosened the lower arm and rear suspension crossmember connection, remove the shock absorber assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

[A] SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION





Install the shock absorber assembly so that the coil spring end faces the rear of the vehicle.