Removal of Rear Shock Absorber

2WD

1. 1
   Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

   Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

2. 2
   Support the rear lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration.

   

3. 3
   Loosen the bolt (A-1ea) and remove the rear shock absorber cover (B).

   Tightening torque: 5.9 ~ 9.8 N·m

   

4. 4
   Remove the rear wheel guard. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Rear Wheel Guard")
5. 5
   Loosen the bolt (A, B) and nut (C), then remove the rear shock absorber. Bracket (D). Tightening torque: Bolts: (A) 137.3 ~ 160 N·m N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft) (B) 88.2 ~ 108 N·m N·m Nuts: (C) 88.2 ~ 108 N·m N·m

   

6. 6
   Loosen the nut (A) and remove the rear shock absorber (B).

   Tightening torque: 137.3 ~ 160 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

   

4WD

1. 1
   Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

   Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

2. 2
   Support the rear lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration.

   

3. 3
   Loosen the bolt (A-1ea) and remove the rear shock absorber cover (B).

   Tightening torque: 5.9 ~ 9.8 N·m

   

4. 4
   Loosen the bolt (A) and nut (B), then remove the rear shock absorber (C). Tightening torque: Bolt (A): 137.3 ~ 160 N·m N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft) Nut (B): 137.3 ~ 160 N·m N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)