14-10 SUSPENSION
Shock Absorbers
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
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Apply grease to the inside of bushing [A] and grease seal
lips [B].
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Install:
Collar [C]
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Install:
Bushing [ A] (press)
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Tighten:
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts [B]: 34 N·m
(3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
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Check the bushings [A] in the upper and lower pivots.
If bushings are worn, cracked, hardened, or otherwise
damaged, replace them.
Shock Absorber Spring Replacement
The spring replacements of front and rear shock ab-
sorbers are the same procedure.
The spring end of the rear shock absorber has a blue
paint.
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Remove:
Shock Absorber (see Front or Rear Shock Absorber Re-
moval)
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Use the spring compressor [A], and compress the spring
of the shock absorber.
Special Tool - Spring Compressor: 57001-1087