Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.5L SOHC (2000)
5. Remove bolt securing shock absorber to rear arm.
6. Use a jack to support the shock absorber.
7. Remove nuts securing shock absorber mount to body.
8. Remove shock absorber.
B: DISASSEMBLY
For disassembly of shock absorber, refer to procedures outlined under front strut as a guide.
C: INSPECTION
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for inspection procedures.
D: ASSEMBLY
Refer to Front Strut as a guide for assembly procedures.
E: INSTALLATION
1. Use a jack to support the shock absorber.
2. Tighten self-locking nut used to secure shock absorber to vehicle body.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 292 ± 7 Nm (3.0 ± 0.7 kg-m, 21.7 ± 5.1 ft. lbs.)