Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Removal and Installation: Installation

Install upper spring seat (2) to coil spring (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Spring Seat And Coil Spring
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Compress coil spring using special tool.
Special Tool

: 09943-25010
Install coil spring (1) to vehicle.
NOTE: Fit bottom end of coil spring (1) to stepped part [a] in lower spring seat (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring And Lower Spring Seat
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Install rear shock absorber (1) and tighten rear shock absorber support bolts (2) in numerical order ("1" → "3") to specified torque.
CAUTION: Rear shock absorber support bolt is pre-coated with friction stabilizer. Never reuse bolt. Otherwise, bolt may loosen.

Tightening torque

Rear shock absorber support bolt (a): 60 N.m (6.1 kg-m, 44.5 lbf-ft)
Install washer (4) and tighten new rear shock absorber lower bolt (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque

Rear shock absorber lower bolt (a): 50 N.m (5.1 kg-m, 37.0 lbf-ft)

CAUTION: Rear shock absorber lower bolt is pre-coated with friction stabilizer. Never reuse bolt. Otherwise, bolt may loosen.

Fig 3: Identifying Washer And Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt
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Remove special tool from coil spring.
Install rear fender lining, see REAR BUMPER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install rear wheel, see WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .