Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION 

1. Install absorber upper bushes (1).
   NOTE: For proper installing direction of shock absorber bushes (1), refer to the figure below.
   Fig 1: Identifying Absorber Upper Bushes

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2. Install shock absorber (1), upper washers (2).

   Tighten new rear shock absorber upper nut (4) and lower nut (5) temporarily at this step.

   CAUTION: Use new rear shock absorber upper nut. Otherwise, nut may loosen.
   Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber, Rear Shock Absorber Upper Nut And Lower Nut

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3. Remove floor jack from rear axle.
4. Install rear wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Wheel nut: 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft) 

5. Lower hoist and bounce vehicle up and down several times to stabilize suspension.
6. Tighten nuts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Rear shock absorber upper nut a: 30 N.m (3.0 kg-m, 22.0 lb-ft) 

   Rear shock absorber lower nut b: 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Lower And Upper Nut

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7. Install access hole cover (1) in quarter inner trim (2).
   Fig 4: Identifying Access Hole Cover And Quarter Inner Trim

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