Rear Shock Absorber Installation

Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring to the rear axle carrier assembly and insert the 2 bolts from the rear of the vehicle.

Slowly jack up the vehicle using a wooden block and install the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) to the vehicle.

Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

Torque:

39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

Install the 2 nuts and 2 bolts to the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

Torque:

180 N*m{1,840 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

Fully tighten the lock nut.

Torque:

55 N*m{561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf}

Install the rear brake flexible hose and rear speed sensor wire harness with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

5.0 N*m{51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf} (bolt A)

19 N*m{194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf} (bolt B)

Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear shock absorber with the nut.

Torque:

39 N*m{398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

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

Engage the 4 claws and install the rear suspension support No. 1 cover.

Install the rear side seatback assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

18 N*m{184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

Install the separate type rear seatback assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

18 N*m{184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

Attach the front hooks of the bench type rear seat cushion assembly to the vehicle body.

Confirm that the seat cushion is firmly installed.

NOTICE:

When installing the bench type rear seat cushion assembly, make sure that the seat belt buckle is not under the bench type rear seat cushion assembly.

Install the separate type rear seatback assembly LH with the 2bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

18 N*m{184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

Engage the 3 clamps and install the cover.

Install the 2 rear seat belts.

Attach the front hooks of the bench type rear seat cushion assembly to the vehicle body.

Confirm that the seat cushion is firmly installed.

NOTICE:

When installing the bench type rear seat cushion assembly, make sure that the seat belt buckle is not under the bench type rear seat cushion assembly.