Removal

SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY Removal
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal
5. REMOVE SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal
6. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH Removal
7. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH Removal
8. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
9. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the front shock absorber LH.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.

10. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR





(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear brake flexible hose and rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring and rear axle carrier.
NOTICE: Be sure to remove the rear speed sensor from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT NO. 1 COVER





(a) Remove the 4 claws and the rear suspension support No. 1 cover.
12. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING





(a) Loosen the lock nut of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTICE :
- Do not remove the lock nut.
- Only loosen the nut when disassembling the rear shock absorber with coil spring.





(b) Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts on the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTICE :
- When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
- Keep one bolt inserted to secure the hub and disc rotor.





(c) Remove the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
(d) Lower the rear axle carrier, and remove the 2 bolts on the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTICE: Make sure that the rear speed sensor is disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.