SUSPENSION 13-5
Struts and Rear Shock Absorbers
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Apply grease to the upper and lower side on the following
parts, and install them.
Dust Seal [A]
Thrust Washer [B]
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Face the projection on the thrust washer downward.
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Install:
Holder [A]
Large Washer [B]
Small Washer [C]
Lock Nut [D]
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Push down the holder, and tighten the locknut.
Torque - Strut Lock Nut: 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Removal
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Remove:
Rear Wheel (see Wheels/Tires chapter)
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Remove:
Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts and Nuts [A] (while
moving the frame up or down w ith a jack)
Rear Shock Absorber [B]
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
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Install the rear wheel temporarily and ground it to load the
suspension.
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Tighten:
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts: 59 N·m (6.0
kgf·m, 43 ft·lb)
Shock Absorber Inspection
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Visually inspect the shock absorber for breaks or distor-
tion.
If the shock absorber is damaged in any way, replace it.
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Check for oil leakage at the shock absorber damper unit.
If oil leakage is noted, the shock absorber should be re-
placed to renew the oil seal.
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Visually inspect the rubber bushings in the upper and/or
lower mountings of the rear shock absorber.
If they are worn, cracked, hardened, or otherwise dam-
aged, replace them with new ones.
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