Removal [04/2013 - 09/2020]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19 [04/2013 - 08/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [08/2015 - 09/2020]

1. Remove the nut.

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2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

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   *a	1 mm or more

   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02060
   NOTE:

   As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

3. Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

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   *a	Nut	*b	Spacer
   *c	Tie string without any slack	*d	Place wrench here
   	Turn		Molybdenum Grease

   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02010
     2. 09961-02060
   WARNING:

   Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

   NOTE:

   • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
   • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
   • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear upper control arm assembly to prevent SST from falling off.
   • Do not damage the toe control link sub-assembly ball joint dust cover.
   • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.
   • If the spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [04/2013 - 08/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [08/2015 - 09/2020]

1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly using a jack and wooden block.
   NOTE:

   • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
   • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
   • Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly has been completed.

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   *a	Wooden Block
   *b	Jack

2. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

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3. Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.

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1. w/o AVS:
   1. Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, secure the rear shock absorber assembly rod and remove the lock nut using a wrench.
      NOTE:

      Securely insert the 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to the rear shock absorber assembly rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when removing the lock nut.

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   2. Remove the rear shock absorber cushion washer, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion from the rear shock absorber assembly.
2. w/ AVS:
   1. Secure the rear actuator support bracket of the rear shock absorber assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

   2. Remove the lock nut and rear actuator support bracket from the rear shock absorber assembly.

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   3. Remove the rear shock absorber cushion washer, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion from the rear shock absorber assembly.

1. Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper from the rear shock absorber assembly.