Rear Shock Absorber: Installation

Use a jack to support the shock absorber.
Tighten self-locking nut used to secure shock absorber to vehicle body.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft-lb)
Place jack (furnished with vehicle) upside down and position it between link rear and sub frame. Adjust jack position so rear shock absorber is aligned with rear arm at their corresponding holes. Install lower shock absorber bolts.
CAUTION: Put a cloth between jack and its mating area to protect link rear and sub frame from scratches.

Fig 1: Positioning Jack Between Link Rear And Sub Frame
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Using transmission jack, support rear arm horizontally and tighten shock absorber nuts and bolts to specified torque.

Fig 2: Supporting Rear Arm Horizontally
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Tightening torque:

160 N.m (16.3 kgf-m, 118 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Install all removed trims.
NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.