Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Disassembly








SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: DISASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

1. FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING





(a) As shown in the illustration, secure the rear shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by closing the vise onto the double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.
2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER





(a) Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
SST: 09727-30021
09727-00010
09727-00021
09727-00031
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench.
HINT: If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.

(b) Remove the nut, rear shock absorber collar and rear suspension support assembly.
(c) Remove the rear coil spring, rear No. 1 spring bumper, and rear coil spring lower insulator.