Shock Absorber and Associated Parts
Legend
(1) Nut, Bush and Washer
Removal
1. Remove shock absorber fixing nut, bush and washer
(upper side).
2. Remove shock absorber fixing nut and washer (lower
side).
3. Remove shock absorber.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
f Shock absorber
f Rubber bushing
NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
Shock Absorber
(2) Shock Absorber
(3) Nut and Washer
Installation
1. Install shock absorber. When mounting shock
absorber, be sure not to use grease on bushings or
any other nearby part.
2. Install nut and washer (lower side), then tighten the
nut lightly. Retighten to the bolt and nut specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 78 N·m (58 lb ft)
3. Install nut, bush and washer (upper side), then tighten
the nut lightly. Retighten to the nut specified torque
after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 20 N·m (14 lb ft)
REAR SUSPENSION
3D–7
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