Removal [02/2019 - 12/2021]: Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]

See step  2

1. for LH Side:

   Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 12/2021]

1. Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.
   NOTE:

   Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

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   *1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin

See step  14 [02/2019 - 08/2020], or see step  14 [08/2020 - ]

1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.

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1. Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   NOTE:

   • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
   • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

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   *a	Wooden Block
   *b	Jack
   	Wooden Block Placement Location

2. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

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1. Remove the nut, plate washer and rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
   NOTE:

   Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

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   *1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin

1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the rear shock absorber cap from the rear shock absorber assembly.

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   *a	Protective Tape

1. Secure the rear shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
   NOTE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

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   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

2. Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
   • SST: 09729-97202 
3. Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.