REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

The parts indicated by ^* are the bolts/nuts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.

Post-installation operation

Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
Check the beam direction of the headlamp (Low beam) (Refer to GROUP 54A - Headlamp Aiming ).

			Removal steps
		1.	Rear height sensor to control link connection <Vehicles with headlamp automatic levelling system>
		2.	Stabilizer link connection
<<A>>		3.	Lower arm and trailing arm connection
<<A>>		4.	Shock absorber and lower arm connection
<<B>>		5.	Shock absorber mounting nut
<<C>>	>>A<<	6.	Shock absorber assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> LOWER ARM AND TRAILING ARM/SHOCK ABSORBER AND LOWER ARM DISCONNECTION

While jacking-up the lower arm with garage jack, remove the mounting bolts.

<<B>> SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING NUT REMOVAL

Remove the appropriate quarter trim side tray to remove the shock absorber mounting nut. <Right side>
On the left side, remove the quarter trim (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim

). <Left side>

<<C>> SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

After having loosened the lower arm and rear suspension crossmember connection, remove the shock absorber assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Install the shock absorber assembly so that the coil spring end faces the rear of the vehicle.