Rear Damper/Spring Removal/Installation

Rear Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear wheel.

3. Remove the flange bolt (A) from the bottom of the damper.





4. Remove the canister mounting bolts, and loosen the EVAP canister (B) mounting bolts (only left side) Service and Repair.

5. Remove the lid (A) from the rear side trim panel.





6. Remove the flange nuts (B) from the top of the damper in the cargo area.

7. Remove the damper/spring (A) from the body.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.






Installation

1. Position the damper/spring (A) in the body. Note the direction of the damper mounting base so the indent mark (B) on it is toward the inside of the vehicle.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.






2. Loosely install new flange nuts (A) onto the top of the damper.

NOTE: Install the lid (B) into place securely after tightening the flange nuts to the specified torque.






3. Loosely install a new flange bolt (A) on the bottom of the damper (B).





4. Place a floor jack under the trailing arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.

5. Tighten the nuts and bolt to the specified torque.

6. Install the lid to the rear side trim panel.

7. Install the EVAP canister mounting bolts (only left side) Service and Repair.

8. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.

9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.