Rear Damper Removal, Installation, and Inspection

NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for 2/4-door without adaptive damper system.

1. Rear Damper - Exploded View




NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for 2/4-door without adaptive damper system.

3. Damper Items - Remove (With Adaptive Damper System)
Si
1.
Disconnect the connector (A).
2.
Remove the clips (B).
Type-R
1.
Disconnect the connector (A) as shown.
2.
Remove the clip (B).

4. Lower Arm B - Support
1.
Position a floor jack under lower arm B.
2.
Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.

5. Damper - Remove
1.
Remove the damper lower mounting bolt (A) and the washer (except Type-R) (B).
NOTE: Use the new flange nut during reassembly.
2.
Remove the damper upper mounting bolts (A).
NOTE:
Do not let the damper/spring drop down under its own weight.
Use a new flange bolts during reassembly.
3.
Remove the damper unit (A).
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the body.
During installation, note these items.
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Install the damper unit in the body with the hole (B) facing outside.
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Loosely install the nuts and/or bolts to install the bushings, load the suspension with the vehicle's weight, and then tighten the nuts and/or bolts to the specified torque.

6. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

1. Rear Damper - Inspect
1.
Install the damper mounting base and the self-locking nut.
2.
Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper should extend smoothly and constantly when compression is released. If it does not, the gas is leaking and the damper should be replaced.
3.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, and binding during these tests.