Removal

Removal


1. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the rear seat (Sedan) or the rear seat cushion and side-bolsters (Wagon) or the rear bulkhead cover and right gusset cover (Coupe).
3. Pull back the front of the quarter trim panel, and remove the two flange nuts.






The illustration shows damper for Sedan:






4. Remove the flange bolt.






5. Lower the rear suspension and remove the damper.




Disassembly

1. Compress the damper spring with the spring compressor according to the manufacturer's instructions, then remove the self-locking nut.






CAUTION:
Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the self-locking nut.






2. Remove the spring compressor, then disassemble the damper as shown.




Inspection


1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on the damper as shown.
3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.






NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. If it does not (no compression or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.

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


Reassembly

1. Install the damper unit on a spring compressor.

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

2. Assemble the damper in reverse order of disassembly, except the damper mounting washer and self- locking nut.

NOTE: Align the bottom of damper spring and spring lower seat as shown on 3.






3. Position the damper mounting base on the damper unit as shown.
4. Compress the damper spring with the spring compressor.
5. Install the damper mounting washer, and loosely install a new self-locking nut.






6. Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench and tighten the self-locking nut.