G35 Sedan 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2005)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension Strut
Removal and Installation
SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove rear seat cushion, rear seat back and rear parcel shelf finisher.
4. Remove shock absorber mounting insulator fixing nuts of shock absorber upper side with tool and remove shock absorber from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
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Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if necessary.
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Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary.
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Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
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Refer to Components for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
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Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel
alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Inspection.
Disassembly and Assembly
SHOCK ABSORBER
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Remove shock absorber mounting seal from shock absorber mounting insulator.
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION: Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in vise.
3. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove washer, distance tube, bushing, bound bumper cover and bound bumper from shock absorber.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound Bumper and Bushing
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Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.