Service manual

13-10 SUSPENSION
Shock Absorbers
Rear Shock Absorber Removal
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Support the vehicle on a stand or a jack so that the rear
wheels are off the ground.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238
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While holding the rear wheels, remove the lower and up-
per shock absorber mounting bolts [A] and nuts.
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Remove the rear shock absorber [B].
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
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Apply grease to the inside of bushing [A] and grease seal
lips [B].
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Install:
Collar [C]
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Install:
Bushing [A] (press)
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Tighten:
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts [B]: 34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
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Check the bushings [A] in the upper and lower pivots.
If bushings are worn, cracked, hardened, or otherwise
damaged, replace them.
Rear Shock Absorber Scrapping
WARNING
Since the rear shock absorber contains nitrogen
gas, do not incinerate or disassemble the rear
shock absorber.
Before a rear shock absorber is scrapped, drill a
hole at a point about 15 mm (0.59 in.) [A] up from the
bottom of the cylinder to release the nitrogen gas
completely. Wear safety glasses when drilling the
hole, as the gas may blow out bits of drilled metal
when the hole opens.