xD L4-1.8L (2ZR-FE) (2008)
SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR ABSORBER CAP
3. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP
4. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Support the axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts while keeping the piston rod from rotating.
(c) Remove the cushion retainer and suspension support.
(d) Remove the bolt while keeping the nut from rotating and remove the shock absorber.
NOTE: Remove the nut from the bolt side because the one on the lower side is a jam nut.
5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT STOPPER
6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
Installation
SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT STOPPER
3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Support the axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.
(b) Jack up the axle beam slowly, and provisionally install the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt and nut onto the axle beam.
(c) Install the suspension support and cushion retainer.