REAR SUSPENSION REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear shock absorber assembly removal/installation are shown below.
| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
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*1: Also necessary after performing a tire rotation. *2: It is not necessary to perform this procedure if the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters are installed to the same location. *3: The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement. |
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| Rear wheel alignment adjustment | for HV Model
Perform "Calibration" |
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DTCs are stored ·
ABS warning light illuminates ·
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates ·
Slip indicator light illuminates ·
Electronically controlled brake system does not operate correctly |
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for Gasoline Model
Perform "Calibration" |
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DTCs are stored ·
ABS warning light illuminates ·
Slip indicator light illuminates ·
Electronically controlled brake system does not operate correctly |
(202203,999999,_54,_111814,_0500728,RM1000000022HI0,)
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| Tires | ·
Initialization*1*2 ·
Tire Position Identification*1*2 |
Tire Pressure Warning System | Refer to Procedures Necessary When Replacing Parts (for Tire Pressure Warning System)
( 202409,999999,_V1,_111780,_0504977,RM100000002OMBP,)
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| Suspension parts*3 | Parking assist ECU initialization | Panoramic View Monitor System | (202409,999999,_56,_111825,_0500432,RM100000002O1F6,)
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| Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) | Parking Assist Monitor System | (202409,999999,_56,_111825,_0524148,RM100000002OUWG,)
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
- HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
·The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1.REMOVE REAR WHEEL
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2.LOOSEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Rear Axle Carrier Pin |
Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.
- NOTICE:
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Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.
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3.SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
| *a | Wooden Block |
| *b | Jack |
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Wooden Block Placement Location |
Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
- NOTICE:
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When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
·Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.
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4.SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
- NOTICE:
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Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
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5.REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Rear Axle Carrier Pin |
Remove the nut, plate washer and rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
- NOTICE:
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Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.
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6.REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP
| *a | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the rear shock absorber cap from the rear shock absorber assembly.
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7.REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Secure the rear shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
- NOTICE:
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Do not overtighten the vise.
Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
- SST
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Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.