Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire(A) from rear hub(B).





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) when removing the rear wheel and tire(A).

3. Remove the two rear shock absorber assembly mounting bolts(A).




4. Remove the rear shock absorber assembly nut(B) from the rear knuckle, then remove the shock absorber assembly(A).




5. Disassembly the rubber bumper and the dust cover from the rear shock absorber.


Installation

1. Assembly the rubber bumper and the dust cover to the rear shock absorber, after pulling the rod of the rear shock absorber completely.
2. Install the two rear shock absorber mounting bolts(A).

Tightening torque :
50 - 65N.m (5.0 - 6.5kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0lb-ft)





3. Install the shock absorber assembly(A) nut(B) to the rear knuckle with the specified torque.

Tightening torque :
140 - 160N.m (14 - 16kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb-ft)





4. Install the wheel and the tire(A) to the rear hub(B).

Tightening torque :
90 - 110N.m (9 - 11kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.5lb-ft)






CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) when installing the rear wheel and tire(A).