REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before operations, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side), and move the sensor away from the harnesses.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.


1	Parking brake cable
2	Caliper (See Caliper Removal Note.)
3	Rear lateral link (upper) inner bolt
4	Stabilizer control link upper nut
5	Rear shock absorber lower bolt
6	Rear shock absorber bracket (See Rear Shock Absorber Bracket Removal Note.)
7	Rear shock absorber and coil spring (See Rear Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note.)
8	Piston rod nut (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note.)
9	Retainer
10	Bushing
11	Upper spring seat
12	Spring seat rubber (See Spring Seat Rubber Installation Note.)
13	Bushing
14	Spacer
15	Bound stopper and stopper casing
16	Bound stopper
17	Collar (See Collar Installation Note.)
18	Stopper casing
19	Coil spring (See Coil Spring Installation Note.)
20	Rear shock absorber

Caliper Removal Note

1. Remove the caliper, and hang the cable out of the way.

Rear Shock Absorber Bracket Removal Note

1. Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the rear shock absorber bracket.

Piston Rod Nut Removal Note

Warning

• Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.

1. Set the SSTs using cloth to prevent the spring from being damaged.

2. Using the SSTs, compress the coil spring and remove the piston rod nut.

Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Set the coil spring to the SSTs using cloth.

2. Using the SSTs, compress the coil spring.

3. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.

Collar Installation Note

1. Install the collar so that the tapered side is facing downward as shown in the figure.

Spring Seat Rubber Installation Note

1. Install the spring seat rubber to the upper spring seat as shown in the figure.

Rear Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Install the coil spring with the lead lower end of the lower spring seat facing the direction shown in the figure.