Installation [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

1. Temporarily install the bracket to the shock absorber with the bolt and nut.

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   *1

   Protector

   NOTE:

   The absorber should be assembled with the protector positioned facing the front side of vehicle.

   HINT: 

   The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.
2. Temporarily install the shock absorber upper side to the suspension member with the bolt and nut.

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   HINT: 

   The bolts can be installed in either direction, however, make sure that they are both installed in the same direction.

3. Install the rear No. 1 shock absorber bracket to the rear axle carrier with the 2 bolts.

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   Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

1. Jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

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   *a	Wooden Block
   *b	Jack
   	Jack Point

   Standard Length (A)

   4.4 mm (0.1732 in.)

   NOTE:

   Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

   HINT: 

   • If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly cannot be positioned as shown in the illustration even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up, apply additional load by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.
   • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

1. Tighten the bolt on the rear shock absorber (upper side).

   Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

2. Tighten the bolt on the rear shock absorber (lower side).

   Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Since a stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.

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

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