Damper Replacement: Installation

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Install the damper mounting rubber (A) onto the damper unit. Position the damper assembly (B) between the body and the axle beam.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Damper Mounting Rubber & Damper Assembly
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Position the floor jack under lower spring seat (A) on both sides of the axle beam (B).

Fig 2: Floor Jack Under Lower Spring Seat, Axle Beam, Damper With Torque Specifications
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Slowly raise the jack until you can align the bolt hole with the holes in the axle beam and the damper (C), then loosely tighten the new damper mounting bolt (D) on both sides.
Raise the rear suspension with the jack until the vehicle just lifts off of the lift, then tighten the damper mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Install the damper mounting rubber (A), the damper mounting washer (B), and the new self-locking nut (C) on the damper shaft (D).
NOTE: During installation, note the direction of the damper mounting rubber and the damper mounting washer.

Fig 3: Identifying Damper Mounting Rubber, Mounting Washer, Self-Locking Nut & Damper Shaft
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Tighten the self-locking nut (A) to the specified torque value while holding the damper shaft (B) with a hex wrench (C).

Fig 4: Self-Locking Nut With Torque Specifications
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Install the lid (A) on the trunk side trim.

Fig 5: Identifying Trunk Side Trim Lid
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Install the wheel speed sensor stay (A) on both sides of the axle beam.

Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Stay
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Clean the mating surfaces of the brake drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.