Removal [12/2022 - 03/2023]: Procedure

See step  1

See step  2

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   *1

   Rear Axle Carrier Pin

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

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023]

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   *a	Wooden Block	*b	Jack
   	Wooden Block Placement Location	-	-

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

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   1. 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

   Rear Axle Carrier Pin

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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. 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

   Turn

   *b

   Hold

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

      Do not overtighten the vise.

   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: 09729-00170 
   3. Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.