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Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then disconnect the shock absorber (A) with the rear axle.
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Loosen the shock absorber (A) mounting bolts.
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Installation is the reverse of removal. |
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Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration. |
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Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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Components 1. Self locking nut2. Bracket assembly3. Bumper rubber4. Dust cover5. Shock absorber
Removal 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
Removal Front Pantoscopic Camera 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") 3. Remove the pantocscpic camera (B) after loosening the mounting screws and connector (A).
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/ recycling/ charging station. 3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator. 4. Remove the expansion valve cover (A).