Cube L4-18L (MR18DE) (2010) | Steering and Suspension | Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber
2. Set suitable jack under rear suspension beam.
CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack.
3. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side) with power tool.
4. Remove luggage lid from luggage side finisher. See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim
Panel/Service and Repair/Luggage Floor Trim/Exploded View.
5. Remove shock absorber mounting nut (upper side), and then remove washer and bushing.
6. 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.
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Install projection surely into the hole on the vehicle side as shown in the figure, when installing bushing.
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Hold a head of shock absorber piston rod not to have it rotate, then tighten piston rod lock nut with a standard tightening torque value.