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. Lift the carpet at the rear of the trunk, then remove the upper mounting nuts.
6. Remove the lower mounting bolt at the bottom of the shock absorber.
7. Press the suspension down; remove the rack from the car.
Disassembly
8. Install the spring compressor onto the spring. Tighten the compressor just enough to remove the spring force from the upper cup.
9. With the spring compressed, remove the center nut. Use a hex wrench of the correct size to hold the shaft from turning while loosening the nut.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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
unevenness or sticking.
To install:
13. Place the stand assembly upright. If using a vice, place something between the jaws to avoid damage.
14. Install the limiter, cover and dust cover. Install the compressed spring, making sure that its lower end is in the cup in its place.
15. Install the upper cup, bushings, bearing, seals and mount.
16. Install the upper components and upper mount. Install the new axle nut; tighten it to 30 Nm.
17. 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.
18. Place the shock absorber into the upper mount; tighten the top mounting nuts by hand.
19. Place the jack under the lower strut mount. Raise the jack until the entire weight of the vehicle is on the jack.
20. Tighten the lower mounting bolt to 65 Nm. Tighten the upper nuts to 39 Nm.
21. Install the rear wheel and lower the car to the ground.