Disassembly

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: DISASSEMBLY; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUT LH

(a) Secure the SST in a vise.

SST : 09727-30021

09727-00010

09727-00021

09727-00031





(b) Set the arm hooks of SST on the middle line on the spring outer circumference.





CAUTION:
* Install SST to the rear coil spring LH so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks is as wide as possible within the installation area.
* Check that the claws of the hooks are attached securely.
(c) Using SST, compress the rear coil spring LH.

CAUTION:
* During the work, if the rear coil spring LH is arched, immediately stop the work and reset SST.
* Do not compress the spring until each coil contacts each other.
* Do not use an impact wrench.
(d) After the rear coil spring LH becomes free of load, install SST to the rear support to rear shock absorber nut LH. And then, using a long socket hexagon 5 mm, hold the piston rod of the rear shock absorber assembly and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut LH.

SST : 09729-18010





CAUTION:
When the rear coil spring LH is still applied with load, do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut LH.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage or deform the threads.
* Securely set the long socket hexagon 5 mm.

2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the rear suspension support assembly LH from rear shock absorber assembly LH.

3. REMOVE REAR UPPER SPRING SEAT LH

(a) Remove the rear upper spring seat LH from the rear suspension support assembly LH.

4. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

(a) Remove the rear coil spring from the rear shock absorber assembly LH. Release the SST and remove the rear coil spring.

CAUTION:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER LH

(a) Remove the rear No. 1 shock absorber dust cover LH form the rear shock absorber assembly LH.

6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER LH

(a) Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper LH from the rear shock absorber assembly LH.