4.3.7 Dismantle and installation   

4.3.7.1 Rear shock absorber replacement 

Dismantle procedure 

1.  For dismantling of rear wheel, refer to 4.4.5.1 

replacement of wheels. 

2. Lifting 

 

vehicle 

3. 

Remove the lower through bolt for the rear shock 
absorber. 

 

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4.  Dismantle through bolt on the upper of rear 

shock absorber, and remove rear shock absorber. 

 

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Installation procedure: 

1.  Install rear shock absorber, and fixing upper 

through bolt of rear shock absorber. 

Torque:80 Nm (Metric) 59 lb-ft (English system) 

 

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2. 

Install and tighten the lower through bolt for the 
rear shock absorber. 

Torque:80 Nm (Metric) 59 lb-ft (English system) 

3. 

Install the rear wheels. 

4. Lower 

the 

vehicle. 

 

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4.3.7.2 No.2 swing arm of rear suspension replacement 

Dismantle procedure 

1. 

For dismantling of left, right rear wheel, refer to 
4.4.5.1 replacement of wheel. 

2. 

For lifting vehicle, refer to 1.3 lifting vehicle . 

3. 

Use jack to support rear suspension swing arm. 

4.  Dismantle connecting nut between stabilizer rod 

and stabilizer connecting rod and No.2 swing 
arm. 

 

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5. 

Remove the through bolt for connecting the rear 
suspension No.2 swing arm and the rear 
subframe. 

 

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6.  Remove the fixing bolt between the rear 

suspension No.2 swing arm and the rear axle 
spindle head bearing seat. 

7.  Slowly lower the flat jack and dismantle No.2 

swing arm and rear suspension coiling spring.   

 

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Installation procedure: 

1.  Lift the No.2 swing arm and coil spring of rear 

suspension. 

2.  Install the fixing bolt of rear suspension No.2 

swing arm and rear axle head support. 

Torque:90 Nm (Metric) 66.6 lb-ft (English system) 

 

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3.  Install the through bolt between rear suspension 

No.2 swing arm and rear auxiliary frame. 

Torque:90 Nm (Metric) 66.6 lb-ft (English system) 

 

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4.  Install the connecting nut between stabilizer rod 

and stabilizer connecting rod and No.2 swing 
arm. 

Torque:30 Nm (Metric) 22.2 lb-ft (English system) 

5. 

Move out the jack. 

6. 

Install the left and right rear wheels. 

7. Lower 

the 

vehicle. 

 

 

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