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Rear Suspension
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181246
181246
Shock Absorber Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Fold down the rear seatback.
Suspension
2.
Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to
Trim
Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Side (Coupe)
in Interior Trim.
3.
Fold the carpet back.
4.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General
Information.
Notice:
The rear axle must be supported before
removing the nut in order to avoid possible damage to
the break hose lines, the tie rod and the
propeller shaft.
5. Support the rear axle (8) with an adjustable
jack stand.
6.
Remove the shock absorber nut
(1 ).
7.
Remove the shock absorber insulator retainer
(2)
and insulator (3).
8.
Remove the shock absorber lower retainer and
the insulator (5).
9.
Remove .the shock absorber.nut
(7)
to the rear
axle (8).
10.
Remove the shock absorber
(6).
Installation Procedure
1 . Install the shock absorber (6) stud to the rear
axle (8).
Notice:
Refer to
Fastener Notice
in Cautions and
Notices.
2.
Install the shock absorber nut
(7)
to rear axle.
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber nut
(7)
to rear axle to
90 N·m
(66
lb ft).
3. Install the shock absorber lower insulator (5) and
retainer to the shock absorber (6).
4.
Position the shock absorber.
(6)
through the
underbody pan
(4)
and seat the insulator.
5. Install the shock absorber insulator (3) and
retainer (2) to the shockabsorber (6).
Notice:
Turning the shock absorber while tightening
the nut could damage the shock absorber. In order to
prevent damage, keep the shock absorber stationary
while you tighten the nut.
6.
Install the shock absorber nut
(1 ).
Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber nut
(1)
to
17 N-m (13 lb ft).
7. Remove the rear axle support.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Place the folded carpet into position.
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