Rear Damper Replacement

Rear Damper Replacement

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Removal

NOTE: Disc brake type is shown; drum brake type is similar.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Service and Repair

2. Remove the rear wheel.

3. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the trailing arm (A) and the knuckle (B). Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.

4. Remove the flange bolt (C) that connects the trailing arm and the damper (D).

5. Remove the trunk side trim panel: 2-door, Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area (2-Door) 4-door. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area






6. Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the damper shaft (B) with a hex wrench (C).






7. Compress the damper unit (A) by hand, and remove it from the vehicle.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.

8. Remove the damper mounting bushing (B).






Inspection

1. Push on the damper as shown.

2. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper should extend smoothly and constantly when compression is released. If it does not, the gas is leaking and the damper should be replaced.

3. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding during these tests.






Installation

NOTE: Disc brake type is shown; drum brake type is similar.

1. Install the damper mounting bushing (A) onto the damper unit. Position the damper assembly (B) between the body and trailing arm.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.






2. Position a floor jack under the trailing arm to support the suspension, then install the new damper mounting bolt (A).

3. Loosely tighten the damper mounting bolt.

4. Raise the rear suspension with the jack until the vehicle just lifts off the safety stands, then tighten the damper mounting bolt to the specified torque.






5. Install the damper mounting bushing (A), the damper mounting washer (B), and the new self-locking nut (C) on the damper shaft.






6. Tighten the self-locking nut (A) to the specified torque while holding the damper shaft (B) with a hex wrench (C).

7. Install the trunk side trim panel: 2-door, Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area (2-Door) 4-door. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area

8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc or the brake drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.

9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. Service and Repair