Rear Suspension

SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2.Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspension beam. Wheel Sensor.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3.Remove shock absorber mask from trunk side finisher using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

CAUTION:
Wrap the tip of a screwdriver with cloth to avoid damaging components.
4.Set jack under rear suspension beam.





5.Remove upper nut of the shock absorber, and then remove washer (upper), bushing (upper) from shock absorber.





6.Remove shock absorber lower side bolt.
7.Gradually lower the jack, and remove the bushing (lower), washer (lower), distance tube, bound bumper cover, bound bumper and shock absorber from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Shock Absorber
Check the following:
- Shock absorber for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace if necessary.
- Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary .
Bound Bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage, and replace applicable parts if necessary .

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For tightening torque, Rear Suspension Assembly.
- Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Adjustment.





- When installing body side bushing (upper), install the projection to the body side hole securely.