Rear

REMOVAL
1. Loosen the bolts holding the rear seatback and remove the rear seatback assembly





2. Remove the rear strut upper mounting nuts (3).
3. Remove the wheel and tire.
4. Disconnect the brake hose and wheel speed sensor wiring from the rear strut.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar link.





6. Remove the strut and carrier mounting bolts (2).

CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the rear strut.

7. Remove the rear strut assembly

DISASSEMBLY





1. Using the Special Tools (J38402, A-20 and A-50), compress the coil spring until there is only a little tension on the strut.

NOTE: Do not use an impact gun.

2. Remove the self-locking nut at the top end of the shock absorber.
3. Remove the spring upper seat, coil spring and dust cover from strut assembly.

INSPECTION
1. Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
2. Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. Check the coil spring and strut assembly for sagging and deformation.





4. Check the shock absorber for abnormal resistance or unusual sound.

REASSEMBLY





1. Install the lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes in the spring lower seat.
2. Install the dust cover on the shock absorber.





3. Using the Special Tools (J38402, A-20 and A-50), compress the coil spring.





4. After extending the piston rod fully, install the insulator assembly and pipe.

NOTE: Align the D-shaped hole in the spring seat upper assembly with the protrusion of the piston rod.





5. After seating the lower ends of the coil spring in the lower spring seat grooves correctly, tighten the new self-locking nut temporarily.

CAUTION: Replace the self-locking nut with new ones after removal.





6. Position the bolt of the spring seat to align with the projection of the pad as shown in the illustration.
7. Remove the Special Tools (J38402, A-20 and A-40).
8. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque 40 - 55 Nm (400 - 550 kg-cm, 29.6 - 40.7 ft. lbs.)