Rear Damper Removal/Installation

Rear Damper Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear wheel.

3. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the lower arm and the knuckle (A). Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.





4. Remove the flange bolt (B) and the flange nut (C) from the body.

5. Remove the self-locking nut (D) from the knuckle.

6. Compress the damper (E) by hand, and remove it from the vehicle.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.

Inspection

1. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper should move smoothly and constantly when compression is released. If it does not, the gas is leaking and the damper should be replaced.





2. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding during these tests.

Installation

1. Lower the rear suspension. Compress the damper (A) by hand, and move it into position. Loosely install the flange nut (B), the flange bolt (C), and the new self-locking nut (D).

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.





2. Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack until the vehicle just lifts off the safety stands.

3. Tighten the flange bolt, the flange nut, and the self-locking nut on the bottom of the damper to the specified torque.

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

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