Rear Shock Absorber Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. 2
   Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
3. 3
   Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

   Tightening Torque: 107.9 ~ 128 N·m

   

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

4. 4
   Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the body by loosening the bolt.

   Tightening Torque: 49.0 ~ 64 N·m

   

5. 5
   Loosen the bolt and nut and remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

6. 6
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Disassembly

1. 1
   Remove the lock nut cover (A).

   

2. 2
   Using the special service tool (09546-3X100), install the self-locking nut.

   

3. 3
   Separate the bracket assembly (A), rubber bumper (B), dust cover (C), and shock absorber (D).

   

Disposal

1. 1
   Remove the stopper cap (A) from the shock absorber assembly.
2. 2
   Release the gas by drilling a hole in the inner oil seal.

   

   The escaping gas is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly off while drilling.

Installation

1. 1
   To reinstall, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
2. 2
   Using the SST (09546-3X100), install the lock nut.

   Tightening torque: 19.6 - 24 N·m

   

   Do not reuse the self-locking nut.

3. 3
   Install the lock nut cover (A).