REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • The parts indicated by *1 should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle standing on the ground and the curb weight condition.
  • The parts indicated by *2 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.
Pre-removal operationQuarter Trim Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A - Trim .)
 Post-installation operation
  • Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing it with your finger.
  • Quarter Trim Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A - Trim .)




Shock absorber removal steps


1.
 Stabilizer link connection
<<A>>
2.
 Lower arm and trailing arm connection
<<A>>
3.
 Shock absorber and lower arm connection
<<B>>
4.
 Shock absorber mounting nut


5.
 Shock absorber assembly



Coil spring removal steps


1.
 Stabilizer link connection
<<A>>
2.
 Lower arm and trailing arm connection
<<A>>
3.
 Shock absorber and lower arm connection


6.
 Coil spring


7.
 Coil spring upper pad


8.
 Coil spring lower pad

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 maintenance lid as shown in the figure, and then remove the shock absorber mounting nut.