Removal [11/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
- REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Package Tray Trim)
(Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 38 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30 )
- REMOVE REAR ABSORBER CAP (w/ Package Tray Trim)
- REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
- Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using a jack and wooden block.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Wooden Block *2 Jack WARNING:Do not jack up the rear axle beam assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
NOTE:Keep supporting the rear axle beam assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear shock absorber assembly is complete.
- Remove the 2 nuts while keeping the piston rod from rotating.
- Remove the rear shock absorber cushion retainer and rear suspension support.
- Remove the bolt while holding the nut and remove the rear shock absorber assembly.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Wooden Block *2 Jack NOTE:Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
- Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using a jack and wooden block.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT STOPPER
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY