REAR SHOCK ABSORBER > INSTALLATION

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1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT STOPPER


3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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



    C197996

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

  1. Install the suspension support and cushion retainer.



    C106033

  1. 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.)

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



    C196103

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

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



4. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP


5. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER


6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque:
103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }



7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

  1. Lower the vehicle from the jack.

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



8. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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

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



9. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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