Rear Shock Absorber (For Hatchback) Installation

Support the rear axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.

Jack up the rear axle beam slowly, and provisionally install the rear shock absorber assembly (lower side) with the bolt and nut onto the rear axle beam assembly.

Install the suspension rear support and rear shock absorber cushion retainer.

While holding the piston rod, install a new nut (lower nut) to the specified standard.

Standard:

15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 in.)

Install a new nut (upper nut) onto the lower nut.

Hold the lower nut and tighten the upper nut against it.

Torque:

25 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}

Lower the vehicle from the jack.

Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

Fully tighten the rear shock absorber assembly (lower side) with the bolt.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}