FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Suspension






Suspension Strut Assembly Overview

If components with bonded rubber bushings were replaced or bolts/nuts on these components were loosened, corresponding wheel suspension must be lifted into curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Bringing to Curb Weight Position ] Procedures.





1 Nut

Self-locking

M14 x 1.5

60 Nm

Always replace after removal.

2 Rubber Mount

3 Upper Spring Seat

4 Upper Washer

5 Upper Support

6 Protective Sleeve

7 Buffer Stop

8 Shock Absorbers

Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

9 Lower Washer

Allocation, refer to => [ Lower Spacer, Allocating ] Lower Spacer, Allocating.

10 Lower Support

11 Coil Spring

Surface of spring coil may not be damaged.

Note color code.

Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

12 Protective Cap