Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

(Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

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

1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

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1. Remove the bolt and separate the skid control sensor wire from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

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1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.

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1. Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a jack using a wooden block.

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   *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 assembly.

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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.

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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.

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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.

1. Secure SST in a vise.

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   • SST: 09727-30021 
     1. 09727-00010
     2. 09727-00021
     3. 09727-00031
2. Attach the arms of SST to the diameter of the rear coil spring.

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   *a	Correct
   *b	Incorrect

   WARNING:

   • Make sure that the rear coil spring is installed so that the distance between the upper and lower arms of SST is at the maximum.
   • Make sure that the claws of the arms are securely attached.
3. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
   WARNING:

   • If the rear coil spring bends during compression, immediately stop compression and reinstall SST.
   • Do not excessively compress the spring so that the coils contact each other.
   • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
4. Confirm that the rear coil spring is free and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
   WARNING:

   Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut when the rear coil spring is not free.