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Remove the rear wheel & tire.
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then disconnect the shock absorber (A) with the rear axle.
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Loosen the shock absorber (A) mounting bolts.
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Installation is the reverse of removal. |
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Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration. |
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Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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Components 1. Self locking nut2. Bracket assembly3. Bumper rubber4. Dust cover5. Shock absorber
Removal 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad") 3. Disconnect the 6P connector (B) of the coil antenna and then remove the coil antenna (A) after loosening the screw.
Inspection 1. Ignition "OFF" 2. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor. 3. Check the resistance of ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 whether it is changed by changing of the ambient temperature. 1. Sensor Ground2.