
SA–86
SUSPENSION AND AXLE – REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check rear wheel alignment.
(See page SA–9)
1. w/ SPORT ROOF:
REMOVE THESE PARTS:
(See BO section)
• Rear seat cushion and Rear seat back
• Tonneau cover retainer
• Holder garnish and Holder
• Speaker grill and Quarter trim
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle carrier.
Torque: 104 N·m (1,065 kgf·cm, 77 ft·lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 74 N·m (750 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf)
5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Remove the nut and bolt on lower side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 137 N·m (1,400 kgf·cm, 101 ft·lbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
(b) Remove the quarter wheel house inner cover.
(c) Remove the 3 nuts and the shock absorber cap.
Torque: 10 N·m (105 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)
(d) Loosen the nut in the middle of the suspension support.
REMOVAL NOTICE: Do not remove the nut.
Torque: 27 N·m (280 kgf·cm, 20 ft·lbf)
(e) Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil spring.
Torque: 26 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
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