Rear Shock Absorber: Installation

CAUTION:

For parts which are not reusable, always use new parts.
Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

Install the shock absorber assembly rear.
1. Lower the rear lateral link assembly rear, and place the shock absorber assembly rear in position.
2. Install the nuts on the upper side of shock absorber assembly rear.
  Tightening torque:
  
  30 N.m (3.1 kgf-m, 22.1 ft-lb)
3. Install the bolts and nuts on lower side of shock absorber assembly rear.
  Tightening torque:
  
  Nut side: 85 N.m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
4. Install the rear lateral link assembly rear.
  Tightening torque:
  
  Nut side: 82.5 N.m (8.4 kgf-m, 60.8 ft-lb)
5. Install the lower side of stabilizer link rear.
  Tightening torque:
  
  Nut side: 38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)
Install the connector and the harness clip of the electronically-controlled damper. (Electronically-controlled damper model)
Install the rear wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM >TIRE AND WHEEL>INSTALLATION .
Install the trunk trim panel side and the mat trunk. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>TRUNK ROOM TRIM> INSTALLATION .
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. (Electronically-controlled damper model) Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>WHEEL ALIGNMENT>ADJUSTMENT .
Perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode". Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC Control Module & H/U & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .
Perform the lane keep assist learning value clear. Ref. to EYESIGHT (DIAGNOSTICS)>WORK SUPPORT .