Rear Damper

Reassembly

1. Install the damper unit on a spring compressor.

2. Install the spring lower seat rubber, bump stop, bump stop plate, dust cover boot, dust cover, dust cover plate, damper spring, damper mounting collar, damper mounting rubber, spring mounting rubber and damper mounting base on the damper unit.

CAUTION: Install the damper mounting base so that the angle of the stud bolts is as shown.

3. Compress the damper spring.

4. Install the damper mounting rubber and damper mounting washer, and loosely install a new selflocking nut.

5. Hold the damper shaft and tighten the self-locking nut.

Installation

1. Lower the rear suspension and set the damper assembly in its original position.

2. Loosely install the damper mounting nuts.

3. Install the speed sensor wire bracket.

NOTE: Be careful when installing the sensors to avoid twisting wires.
4. Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack until the weight of the car is on the damper.

5. Install the damper mounting bolt and the selflocking bolt, then tighten the bolts.

NOTE: The damper mounting bolt and the selflocking bolt should be tightened with the damper under vehicle load.