Rear Shock Absorber: Reassembly

INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Install the rear spring bumper No. 1 to the piston rod.
2. Install the rear coil spring insulator lower onto the rear shock absorber.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Coil Spring Insulator Lower Onto Rear Shock Absorber
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3. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010,09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  
  Fig 2: Compressing Front Coil Spring
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  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench.
4. Install the rear coil spring to the rear shock absorber.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Rear Coil Spring To Rear Shock Absorber
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  NOTE: The smaller diameter end must face upward.
  
  HINT:
  
  Fit the lower end of the rear coil spring into the gap of the lower seat.
5. Install the rear suspension support assembly with the identification mark facing the outer side of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Rear Suspension Support Assembly
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  NOTE: Check that the width across flat on the piston rod and the width across flat on the rear suspension support assembly are aligned.
6. Install the rear shock absorber collar.
7. Loosely tighten a new lock nut to the rear suspension piston rod.
8. Release the spring while adjusting the rear suspension support assembly to the position shown in the illustration, and remove the SST from the rear coil spring.
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Rear Suspension Support Assembly To Position
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  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench.
  
  HINT:
  
  Ensure that the stud bolt is positioned 3.5° to the front of the vehicle as shown in the illustration. The deviation should be within +- 5°.