Rear Shock Absorber: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM  (See REMOVAL )
4. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for 2WD) 
   1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
   Fig 1: Locating Rear Flexible Hose (2WD)

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5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE (for 4WD) 
   1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
   Fig 2: Locating Rear Flexible Hose (4WD)

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6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) 
   1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
   Fig 3: Locating Rear Speed Sensor Wire (2WD)

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7. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) 
   1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
   Fig 4: Locating Rear Speed Sensor (4WD)

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8. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
   1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

   Fig 5: Separating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly (2WD)

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9. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
   1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

   Fig 6: Separating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly (4WD)

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10. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION SUPPORT COVER 
    1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.
    Fig 7: Identifying Rear No. 1 Suspension Support Cover Claws

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11. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD) 
    1. Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
       NOTE: Do not deform the dust cover.

       HINT:

       Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly until reinstallation of the rear shock absorber with coil spring is complete.

       Fig 8: Supporting Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly

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    2. Loosen the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
       CAUTION: Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
       NOTE: Loosen the nut only when the rear shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.
       Fig 9: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nut

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    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
       NOTE: When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
       Fig 10: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nuts And Bolts

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    4. Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber with coil spring.
       NOTE: Make sure that the rear speed sensor and rear flexible hose are disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
    Fig 11: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nuts

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12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD) 
    1. Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
       NOTE: Do not deform the dust cover.

       HINT:

       Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly until reinstallation of the rear shock absorber with coil spring is complete.

       Fig 12: Supporting Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly

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    2. Loosen the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
       CAUTION: Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
       NOTE: Loosen the nut only when the rear shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.
       Fig 13: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nut

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    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
       NOTE: When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
       Fig 14: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nut And Bolts

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    4. Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber with coil spring.
       NOTE: Make sure that the rear speed sensor and rear flexible hose are disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
    Fig 15: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nuts

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13. SECURE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 2WD) 
    1. Install the bolt and nut to the rear shock absorber with coil spring as shown in the illustration and secure the rear shock absorber with coil spring in a vise.

       Length (A): 

       28 mm (1.1 in.) 

    Fig 16: Securing Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring In Vise (2WD)

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14. SECURE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for 4WD) 
    1. Install the bolt and nut to the rear shock absorber with coil spring as shown in the illustration and secure the rear shock absorber with coil spring in a vise.

       Length (A): 

       28 mm (1.1 in.) 

15. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUT 
    1. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
       Fig 17: Securing Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring In Vise (4WD)

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       Fig 18: Compressing Rear Coil Spring

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       SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) 

       NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
    2. Check that the front coil spring is fully compressed.
    3. Hold the rear suspension support assembly and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut from the rear shock absorber assembly.
    Fig 19: Holding Rear Suspension Support Assembly

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16. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COLLAR 
    1. Remove the rear support to rear shock absorber collar from the rear shock absorber assembly.
    Fig 20: Identifying Rear Support To Rear Shock Absorber Collar

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17. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.
    Fig 21: Identifying Rear Suspension Support Assembly

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18. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING 
    1. Remove the rear coil spring together with SST from the rear shock absorber assembly.
    Fig 22: Identifying Rear Coil Spring With SST

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19. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER 
    1. Remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper from the rear shock absorber assembly.
    Fig 23: Identifying Rear No. 1 Spring Bumper

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20. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear shock absorber assembly.
    Fig 24: Identifying Rear Lower Coil Spring Insulator

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