Hyundai i20 Quiz
Suspension System

Rear Shock Absorber Repair Procedures

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 79Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 22Engine/Fuel Control System — 107Clutch System — 27MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 21Drive Shaft and Axle — 18Suspension System — 29Steering System — 21Restraint — 41Braking System — 53Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 190Body Electrical System — 181Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 58
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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DEPOSIT

  1. Slightly loosen the wheel nuts. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is positioned correctly.
  2. Remove the rear wheel/tire assembly (A) from the rear hub.

    Tightening torque: 107.9 - 128 N·m

  3. Loosen the upper mounting bolt of the rear shock absorber (A).

    Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 64 N·m

  4. Loosen the bolts (A), then remove the rear shock absorber. Torsion beam axle.

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  5. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

Inspection

  1. Check the components for damage and deformation.
  2. Compress and extend the piston and check for abnormal resistance or unusual noise during this operation.

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