Rear Shock Absorber: Installation: Installation

1. Install the rear lower coil spring insulator onto the rear shock absorber assembly.
   Fig 1: Identifying Recessed Part Of Rear Lower Coil Spring Insulator

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   NOTE:

   Fit the recessed part of the rear lower coil spring insulator into the recession on the shock absorber assembly.

1. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to the rear shock absorber assembly.
   Fig 2: Identifying Rear No. 1 Spring Bumper

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1. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
   Fig 3: Identifying 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. Temporarily install the rear coil spring together with SST to the rear shock absorber assembly.
   Fig 4: Identifying Rear Coil Spring

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1. Install the rear suspension support assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly.
   Fig 5: Identifying Rear Suspension Support Assembly

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   HINT: 

   Align the cutout on the rear shock absorber assembly with the protrusion on the rear suspension support assembly by referring to the illustration.

1. Install the rear support to rear shock absorber collar to the rear shock absorber assembly.
   Fig 6: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Collar

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1. Temporarily install the rear support to rear shock absorber nut to the rear shock absorber assembly.
   Fig 7: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nut

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1. Install the rear coil spring.
   Fig 8: Identifying Rear Coil Spring

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   NOTE:

   • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
   • Make sure that the end of the rear coil spring is positioned in the depression of the rear lower coil spring insulator.
   • Ensure that the stud bolt is positioned 3.5° to the outside of the vehicle as shown in the illustration. The deviation should be within +/-5°.

1. Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 3 nuts.
   Fig 9: Locating Nuts On Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring

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   Torque: 58 N*m (591 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf) 

2. Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
   Fig 10: Locating Bolts And Nuts On Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring

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   Torque: 290 N*m (2956 kgf*cm, 213 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Keep the bolts from rotating when installing the nuts.

3. Fully tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
   Fig 11: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nut

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   Torque: 55 N*m (561 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf) 

1. Install the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.
   Fig 12: Identifying Claws On Rear No. 1 Suspension Support Cover

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1. Install the rear stabilizer link assembly to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.
   Fig 13: Installing Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly (4WD)

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   Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT: 

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

1. Install the rear speed sensor to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.
   Fig 14: Locating Rear Speed Sensor Bolt

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   Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing it.

1. Install the rear flexible hose to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt.
   Fig 15: Locating Rear Flexible Hose Bolt

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   Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Do not twist the rear flexible hose when installing it.

Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

HINT: 

Refer to ADJUSTMENT