SA–87 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – REAR SUSPENSION REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISASSEMBLY 1. REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING (a) Using SST, compress the coil spring. SST 09727–30020 NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST. (b) Remove the suspension support nut. (c) Remove the suspension support, coil spring and insulator. 2. REMOVE INSULATOR AND SPRING BUMPER Remove the insulator and spring bumper from the suspension support. REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds. If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a new one. NOTICE: When discarding the shock absorber, use the following procedure. REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL 1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD 2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder within the shaded region to remove the gas inside. CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips which may fly up when drilling. 30 mm (1.18 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 1. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING (a) Install the spring bumper to the suspension support. (b) Install the insulator to the suspension support. HINT: Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut–off part of the insulator. SST SST SA1071