Damper/Spring Removal and Installation: Installation

Lower the rear suspension, and position the damper/spring (A) in the body with the welded nut (B) on the bottom of the damper facing forward.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the body.
- Make sure the damper is installed in the correct direction.
Fig 1: Identifying Damper/Spring (A) And Welded Nut (B) On Bottom Of Damper Facing Forward
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Loosely install the new damper mounting nuts (A) to the top of the damper.
Sedan

Fig 2: Damper Mounting Nuts (A) (Sedan) With Torque Specifications
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Sport Wagon

Fig 3: Damper Mounting Nuts (A) (Sport Wagon) With Torque Specifications
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Loosely install the new damper lower mounting bolt (A) on the bottom of the damper. Connect the stabilizer link (B) to the brake hose bracket (C) to the knuckle, and loosely install the new flange nut (D).

Fig 4: Damper Lower Mounting Bolt (A) And Stabilizer Link (B) With Torque Specifications
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Place a floor jack under the connecting point of the knuckle and lower arm A, and raise the suspension to load with the vehicle's weight.
Tighten the damper lower mounting bolt and the flange nut while holding the joint pin (E) with the hex wrench (F) to the specified torque.
Tighten the damper mounting nuts on top of the damper to the specified torque.
Sedan: Reinstall the damper mounting cap (A) to the top of the damper.

Fig 5: Identifying Damper Mounting Cap (A)
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Sedan: Install the lid (A), and set the rear seat-back to the original position.

Fig 6: Identifying Lid (A)
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Sport Wagon: Install the lid (A) on the trunk side trim, then install the tonneau cover (if equipped).

Fig 7: Identifying Install Lid (A) On Trunk Side Trim
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Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).