FX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Removal and Installation
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Remove shock absorber actuator harness connector (with Continuous Damping Control).
3. Set suitable jack under axle assembly to relieve the coil spring tension.
4. Remove shock absorber (lower side) with power tool.
5. Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.
6. Remove shock absorber assembly mounting nuts (upper side)
( ), and then remove shock absorber assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
Disassembly and Assembly
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Never damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Remove cap from mounting bracket
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it with a vise.
CAUTION:
Never set the cylindrical part of shock absorber with a vise.
3. Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove mounting seal, mounting bracket and bound bumper cover from shock absorber.
ASSEMBLY
Install in the reverse order of disassembly.