xD L4-1.8L (2ZR-FE) (2008)
(d) While holding the piston rod, install a new nut (lower nut) to the specified standard.
Standard:
15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 in.)
(e) While holding the piston rod, tighten a new nut (upper nut).
Torque: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
4. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP
5. INSTALL REAR ABSORBER CAP
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Lower the vehicle from the jack.
(b) Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
8. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Fully tighten the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft-lbf)
9. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Alignment
Disposal
SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: DISPOSAL
DISPOSAL
1. DISPOSE OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber piston rod.
(b) Using a drill or similar tool, slowly make a hole in the area (A-B) shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside.
NOTICE:
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The gas is colorless, odorless and harmless.
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Since the discharging gas may cause chips to scatter, cover the drill with a shop rag or piece of cloth when making the hole.