Removal And Installation

SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2.Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3.Remove shock absorber lower end bolt with a power tool.
4.Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.





5.Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts (<==) with a power tool, and then remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

- Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if there are.
- Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if there are.

INSTALLATION

- Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Exploded View.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to specification. Adjustment.
- Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground.