Rear Shock Absorber -- Removal |
| 1. SEPARATE CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
| 2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT |
| 3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM SIDE COVER LH |
| 4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM SIDE COVER RH |
| 5. REMOVE TOOL BOX BOARD |
| 6. REMOVE TOOL BOX |
| 7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE |
| 8. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER INNER |
| 9. REMOVE REAR WHEEL |
| 10. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL NO.2 SUPPORT PROTECTOR |
Remove the 2 nuts and the differential No.2 support protector.
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| 11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE |
Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.
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| 12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION NO.2 ARM |
Loosen the nut on the rear suspension member side.
- NOTICE:
- Do not remove the nut.
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Remove the bolt and nut and disconnect the rear stabilizer link assembly and the load sensing valve sensor bracket.
Remove the bolt and nut and disconnect the rear shock absorber.
- NOTICE:
- Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
Remove the nut and bolt on the rear axle carrier side.
- NOTICE:
- Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
| 13. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP |
Remove the rear shock absorber cap and disconnect the connector.
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| 14. REMOVE ABSORBER CONTROL ACTUATOR |
Turn the absorber control actuator counterclockwise approximately 40 degrees to remove it.
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| 15. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING |
Loosen the lock nut of the rear shock absorber.
- NOTICE:
- Do not remove the lock nut.
- Loosen the lock nut only when disassembling the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
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Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
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Remove the 2 bolts and the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the body.
- NOTICE:
- During this operation, hold the rear shock absorber with coil spring to prevent it from falling.
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