Rear Shock Absorber (For Sedan) Installation

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

Jack up the axle beam slowly, and provisionally tighten the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt and nut to the axle beam.

Install the suspension support and 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.)

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

Torque:

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

Engage the 3 hooks and install the rear seatback.

Tighten the 3 bolts.

Torque:

7.9 N*m{80 kgf*cm, 70 in.*lbf}

Install the rear seat outer belt into the rear seat shoulder belt guide.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both sides.

Install the rear center seat outer belt into the rear center seat shoulder belt guide.

Pass the rear seat inner belt through the rear seat cushion cover pad slit.

Engage the 3 hooks and install the rear seat cushion cover pad.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the 2 rear seat cushion lock hooks and the rear seat cushion frame are securely engaged.

Lower the vehicle from the jack.

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

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

Torque:

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