Installation [10/2015 - 09/2016]: Procedure

1. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to the rear shock absorber assembly.

1. Install the rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion, rear suspension support assembly, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and rear shock absorber cushion washer to the rear shock absorber assembly.

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   *1	Rear No. 2 Shock Absorber Cushion
   *2	Rear Suspension Support Assembly
   *3	Rear No. 1 Shock Absorber Cushion
   *4	Rear Shock Absorber Cushion Washer

   NOTE:

   Be sure to install the rear shock absorber cushion washer in the correct direction.

2. Temporarily tighten a new rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
3. Align the rear suspension support assembly so that the stud bolts of the rear suspension support assembly are positioned as shown in the illustration.

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   *1	Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bushing
   *2	Rear Suspension Support Assembly
   *a	Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bushing Axis Line
   *b	Rear Suspension Support Assembly Stud (Toward Vehicle Interior) 2-point Axis Line
   	Front of the Vehicle

4. Using a union nut wrench, fully tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut while holding the rod of the rear shock absorber assembly with a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench.

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   *a	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
   *b	Union Nut Wrench

   Specified tightening torque 

   Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Securely insert the 6 mm hexagon socket wrench into the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when tightening the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

   HINT: 

   • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

     Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2015 - ]

   • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.18 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 250 mm (9.84 in.)):

     16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf)

1. Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the rear shock absorber assembly.

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

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1. Using a jack and wooden block, apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.
   WARNING:

   • Do not raise the jack up too high.
   • The vehicle could fall, resulting in a serious accident.

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   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.

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   *a	Wooden Block
   *b	Jack
   	Wooden block placement location

   Standard Length (A)

   18.1 mm (0.713 in.)

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1. Install the rear shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

   Torque: 110 N*m (1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

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

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Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - ]

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ]

Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - ]

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ]