Rear Shock Absorber: Installation

1. Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber so that both recessed parts are aligned.
   Fig 1: Identifying Recessed Parts

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2. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.

   SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) 

   NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
   Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring

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3. Install the rear lower coil spring insulator and fit the rear coil spring end into the recessed part of the rear lower shock absorber seat.
4. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper.
5. Install the rear upper coil spring insulator, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion, and collar to the rear suspension support assembly.
   NOTE: Make sure that the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion are installed in the correct direction.
   Fig 3: Installing Rear Lower Coil Spring Insulator

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6. Install the rear suspension support assembly and rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer.
   NOTE: Make sure that the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer is installed with the recessed part facing upward.
7. Temporarily tighten the shock absorber shaft nut.
   Fig 4: Tightening Shock Absorber Shaft Nut

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8. Adjust the rear suspension support assembly to the installation position of the lower part of the rear shock absorber so that the studs are positioned as shown in Fig 5 .
   NOTE: Make sure that the left coil spring end faces toward the front of the vehicle and the right coil spring end faces toward the rear.
9. Release the SST and remove it from the rear coil spring.
   NOTE:

   • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
   • Remove the SST after confirming the position of the rear suspension support assembly.

Fig 5: Inspecting Installation Position Of Lower Part Of Rear Shock Absorber

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1. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 2 bolts.
   Fig 6: Installing Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring

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2. Install the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

   Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 7: Installing Nuts On Upper Side Of Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring

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3. Tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

Fig 8: Tightening Bolts

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1. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm with the bolt and nut.
2. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with rear coil spring with the bolt and nut.
3. Temporarily install the rear stabilizer link assembly and the height control sensor link bracket to the rear No. 2 suspension arm with the bolt and nut.

HINT:

Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension.

Fig 9: Installing Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm

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1. Install the rear wheels.
2. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.
3. Remove the rear wheels.
4. Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.

Fig 10: Inspecting Suspension

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1. Fully tighten the bolt and nut on the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

   Torque: Bolt A 

   161 N*m (1,640 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) 

   Bolt B 

   110 N*m (1,120 kgf*cm, 80 ft.*lbf) 

   Nut C 

   27 N*m (275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf) 

2. Using a ball joint lock nut wrench (19 mm), fully tighten nut D.

SST 09022-12170 

Torque: 140 N*m (1,426 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf) 

When using a ball joint lock nut wrench 102 N*m (1,040 kgf*cm, 75 ft.*lbf) 

Fig 11: Tightening Bolt & Nut On Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly LH

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1. Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.

Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

Fig 12: Installing Rear Suspension Member Brace

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1. Install the No. 2 differential support protector with the 2 nuts.

Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)