Contents: Disassembly ⇊ To install: ⇊
1. Securely block the front wheels.
2. Raise and secure the rear of the vehicle.
3. Remove the rear wheel.
4. Remove the clamp holding the rear brake hose.
5. Remove the stabilizer from the lower arm.
6. Loosen the lower arm pivot bolt.
7. Loosen the torque rod nut and the bolt securing the hub to the lower arm.
8. Remove the locking bolt holding the base of the rack.
9. Remove the three nuts securing the top of the strut. Lower the suspension and remove the strut.
Disassembly
10. Install the spring compressor onto the spring. Tighten the compressor just enough to remove the spring force from the upper cup.
11. With the spring compressed, remove the center nut. Use the appropriate size Allen wrench to hold the shaft from turning while you loosen the nut.
12. Remove the upper mount. Carefully remove the seals, gaskets, bearing and other components at the top of the strut; keep them in order for correct subsequent assembly. Remove the compressed spring of the next assembly. Remove the compressed spring.
13. If the spring needs to be checked or replaced, slowly release the tension on the puller arms. Remove the tool when the spring has relaxed to its normal length.
14. Manually check the shock absorber for smooth operation over the entire stroke length. Also check it for smoothness during short (50-100 mm) shocks. Replace the unit if you feel any sign of unevenness or binding.
To install:
15. Place the stand assembly vertically. If using a vice, place something between the jaws to avoid damage.
16. Install the limiter, cover and dust cover. Install the compressed spring, making sure that its lower end is in the cup in its place.
17. Install the upper cup, bushings, bearing, seals and mount.
18. Install the upper mounting base, aligning the "OUT" marker with the guide tab at the bottom of the strut. Install the new axle nut; tighten it to 55 Nm.
19. Place the shock absorber into the upper mount; tighten the top mounting nuts by hand.
20. Lower the rear suspension arm and place the strut in position. Install the mounting bolt. The tab on the strut should line up with the groove in the hub fastener.
21. Place the jack under the lower strut mount. Raise the jack until the entire weight of the vehicle is on the jack.
22. Tighten the lower mounting bolt to 55 Nm. Tighten the upper nuts to 22 Nm.
23. Tighten the reaction rod nut to 65 Nm and the lower arm pivot bolt to 55 Nm.
24. Install the anti-roll bar.
25. Install the brake hose and tighten the clamp securely.
26. Install the rear wheel. Lower the car to the ground.