Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER LH
REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the rear seatback assembly (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
1. Support the rear axle carrier with a jack.
2. Remove the nut, and disconnect the stabilizer link from the shock absorber.
  HINT:
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier With Jack
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Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Link To Shock Absorber With Nut
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DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the flexible hose and skid control sensor wire from the shock absorber.
Fig 3: Locating Flexible Hose Bolts
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REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
  HINT:
  
  Do not remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
2. Remove the rear suspension support No. 1 cover LH.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Lower Side Of Shock Absorber Nuts
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3. Loosen the LH support suspension center nut.
  NOTE: Do not remove the nut.
  
  HINT:
  
  It is not necessary to loosen the nut if the shock absorber is not being disassembled.
  
  Fig 5: Locating LH Support Suspension Center Nut
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4. Remove the 3 nuts.
5. Lower the rear axle carrier, and remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
6. Remove the shock absorber with coil spring.
Fig 6: Locating Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Nuts
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