Rear Shock Absorber: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY 

   Refer to REMOVAL

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
3. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
      Fig 1: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly Nut

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      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

4. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear flexible hose and skid control sensor wire from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Brake Flexible Hose Bolts

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5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION SUPPORT COVER 
   1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.
      Fig 3: Removing Rear Suspension Support No. 1 Cover

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6. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
   1. Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a jack using a wooden block.
      Fig 4: Identifying Jack And Wooden Block

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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
      
      

      *1	Jack
      *2	Wooden Block

      HINT: 

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

   2. Loosen the rear support to rear shock absorber nut of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
      Fig 5: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Lock Nut

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      NOTE:

      • Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
      • Loosen the nut only when the rear shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.
   3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nuts And Bolts

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      NOTE:

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

   4. Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber with coil spring.
      Fig 7: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nuts Upper Side

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      NOTE:

      Make sure that the skid control sensor wire and rear flexible hose are disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

7. SECURE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
   1. Install the bolt and nut to the rear shock absorber assembly as shown in the illustration and secure the rear shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Standard length A

      28 mm (1.10 in.)

      Fig 8: Identifying Standard Length A

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8. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUT 
   1. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
      • SST: 09727-30021 
        1. 09727-00010
        2. 09727-00021
        3. 09727-00031
      Fig 9: Compressing Rear Coil Spring

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      NOTE:

      Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

   2. Remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut to the rear shock absorber assembly.
9. REMOVE REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COLLAR 
10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 
11. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING 
12. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER 
13. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR 
14. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY