Removal

SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER:

REMOVAL

HINT:
- COMPONENTS: ([1][2]Diagrams)
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER RH (COUPE BODY TYPE) (Removal)

2. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER LH (COUPE BODY TYPE)
3. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (COUPE BODY TYPE) (Removal)

4. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH (COUPE BODY TYPE) (Removal)

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (CONVERTIBLE BODY TYPE) (Removal)

6. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER (CONVERTIBLE BODY TYPE) (Removal)

7. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (CONVERTIBLE BODY TYPE)
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT COVER LH (CONVERTIBLE BODY TYPE)
9. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (CONVERTIBLE BODY TYPE) (Removal)

10. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER LH (CONVERTIBLE BODY TYPE) (Removal)

11. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
12. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Support the rear axle carrier with a jack.





(b) Remove the nut, and disconnect the stabilizer link from the shock absorber.

HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.

13. DISCONNECT REAR LH FLEXIBLE HOSE





(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the flexible hose and skid control sensor wire from the shock absorber.
14. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY





(a) Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.

HINT: Do not remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

(b) Remove the rear suspension support No. 1 cover LH.





(c) Loosen the LH support suspension center nut.

NOTE: Do not remove the nut.

HINT: It is not necessary to loosen the nut if the shock absorber is not being disassembled.





(d) Remove the 3 nuts.
(e) Lower the rear axle carrier, and remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
(f) Remove the shock absorber with coil spring.