Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

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

1. REMOVE REAR ABSORBER CAP

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

NOTICE:
Do not excessively jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

HINT
Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.181 in.).

(b) Remove the nut and rear stabilizer cushion.

HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

4. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER LH

(a) Using a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench, secure the rear shock absorber rod and remove the lock nut.

(b) Remove the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.

5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the rear suspension support.

6. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt while holding the nut and remove the rear shock absorber.

7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER LH

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