Damper Replacement: Removal

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Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the rear wheel.
Remove the wheel speed sensor stay (A) from both sides of the axle beam.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Stay
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Position the floor jack under lower spring seat (A) on both sides of the axle beam (B). Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.

Fig 2: Identifying Floor Jack Under Lower Spring Seat & Axle Beam With Damper Mounting Bolt
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Remove the damper mounting bolt (C) from both sides.
Remove the lid (A) from the trunk side trim.

Fig 3: Identifying Trunk Side Trim Lid
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Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the damper shaft (B) with a hex wrench (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Self-Locking Nut, Damper Shaft, Hex Wrench, Damper Mounting Washer & Mounting Rubber
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Remove the damper mounting washer (D) and the damper mounting rubber (E) from the top of the damper.
Compress the damper unit (A) by hand, and remove it from the vehicle.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.

Fig 5: Identifying Damper Unit & Mounting Rubber
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Remove the damper mounting rubber (B).