Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

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

1. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER

2. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH

3. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH

4. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER Removal

6. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE ROPE HOOK Removal

8. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER Removal

10. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK Removal

11. REMOVE SIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER Removal

12. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

13. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR FLOOR HOUSING SHIELD

14. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER

15. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 differential support protector.





16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.





17. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block.





(b) Loosen the nut (A).





NOTICE:
Do not remove the nut.

(c) Remove the bolt (B) and the nut. Disconnect the stabilizer link assembly and height control sensor link bracket from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

(d) Remove the bolt (C), nut, and rear shock absorber.

NOTICE:
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

(e) Remove the bolt (D) and the nut on the axle carrier side and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the axle carrier.

NOTICE:
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

18. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and rear shock absorber with coil spring from the body.





NOTICE:
During this operation, hold the rear shock absorber with coil spring to prevent it from falling.

19. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the lock nut while holding the rod of the rear shock absorber assembly with a socket hexagon wrench (6 mm).





HINT
Securely insert the socket hexagon wrench to the shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber.

NOTICE:
* Do not remove the lock nut.
* Loosen the lock nut only when disassembling the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

(b) 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





(c) Compress the rear coil spring until it can be moved freely.

NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

(d) Remove the lock nut.

(e) Remove the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly, rear upper coil spring insulator, collar, rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion, and rear No. 1 spring bumper.

(f) Remove the rear coil spring from the rear shock absorber.

(g) Release SST and remove it from the rear coil spring.