RM36D0EC _53 Suspension _083074 REAR SUSPENSION _0402680 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER A

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.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model:)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	1. Perform "Reset Memory" 2. Perform "Calibration"	· DTCs are stored · ABS warning light illuminates · Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates · Slip indicator light illuminates · VSC disabled or malfunctions	(202304,999999,_54,_083077,_0401811,RM1000000029TH7,)
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic View Monitor System	(202304,999999,_56,_083082,_0586733,RM1000000029R9F,)

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model:)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	1. Perform "Reset Memory" 2. Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization	· VSC is disabled or malfunctions · DTCs are output · Slip indicator light illuminates · ABS warning light illuminates	(202304,999999,_54,_083077,_0402316,RM100000002AG8P,)
Suspension, tires, etc.	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic View Monitor System	(202304,999999,_56,_083082,_0586733,RM1000000029R9F,)

HINT:: ·

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

Hide Display 1.REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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Hide Display 48540 2.LOOSEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

1.188,0.604 1.354,0.604 1.354,0.604 1.521,0.854 true 1.021,0.542 1.25,0.74 0.229,0.198 10 true *1

*1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin

Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:: Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

Hide Display 48840A 3.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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Hide Display 48540 4.SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.

Hide Display 48790 5.SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

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*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack
	Wooden Block Placement Location

Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:: ·

When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

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Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

Hide Display 48540 6.REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

1.188,0.604 1.354,0.604 1.354,0.604 1.521,0.854 true 1.021,0.542 1.25,0.74 0.229,0.198 10 true *1

*1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin

Remove the nut, plate washer and rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:: Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

Hide Display 48554A 7.REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP

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*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.

Hide Display 48760B 8.REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

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*a	Turn
*b	Hold

Secure the rear shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:: 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: 09729-97202

Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.