Rear Shock Absorber: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side
• The procedure listed below is for the LH side

1. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER 
2. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH 
3. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH 
4. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER  (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
7. REMOVE ROPE HOOK  (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK  (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER  (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK  (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE SIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER  (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
13. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR FLOOR HOUSING SHIELD  (See REMOVAL )
14. REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER 
15. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 differential support protector.
    Fig 1: Locating No. 2 Differential Support Protector Nuts

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16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace
    Fig 2: Locating Rear Suspension Member Brace Bolts

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17. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block.
       Fig 3: Supporting Rear Axle Assembly With Jack

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    2. Loosen the nut (A).
       NOTE: Do not remove the nut.
    3. Remove the bolt (B) and the nut. Disconnect the stabilizer link assembly and height control sensor link bracket from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
       Fig 4: Locating Stabilizer Link Assembly Bolt And Nuts

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    4. Remove the bolt (C), nut, and rear shock absorber.
       NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
    5. Remove the bolt (D) and the nut on the axle carrier side and separate the rear No 2 suspension arm assembly from the axle carrier.
    NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
18. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
       Fig 5: Locating Nuts On Upper Side Of Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring

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    2. Remove the 2 bolts and rear shock absorber with coil spring from the body.
    NOTE: During this operation, hold the rear shock absorber with coil spring to prevent it from falling.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Shock Absorber And Bolts

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19. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the lock nut while holding the rod of the rear shock absorber assembly with a socket hexagon wrench (6 mm).

       HINT:

       Securely insert the socket hexagon wrench to the shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber

       Fig 7: Loosening Lock Nut

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       NOTE:

       • Do not remove the lock nut.
       • Loosen the lock nut only when disassembling the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
    2. Install SST to the rear coil spring so that the distance between the upper and lower hooks is as wide as possible within the installation area.

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

       Fig 8: Identifying SST

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    3. Compress the rear coil spring until it can be moved freely.
       NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
    4. Remove the lock nut.
    5. Remove the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer, rear No 1 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly, rear upper coil spring insulator, collar, rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion, and rear No 1 spring bumper
    6. Remove the rear coil spring and rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear shock absorber.
    7. Release SST and remove it from the rear coil spring.