| 1. | Push on the damper by hand as shown.
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| 2. | Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper should extend in a smooth, continuous motion when the compression is released. If it does not (no compression or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the damper should be replaced. |
| 3. | Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding during these tests. |
| 1. | Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. | Remove the rear wheels. |
| 3. | Place a floor jack under of the rear axle beam, and support the rear suspension by raising the jack. |
| 4. | Remove the flange bolt (A) from the bottom of the damper.
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| 5. | Remove the lid on the trunk side trim. |
| 6. | Hold the damper shaft (A) with a hex wrench (B), and loosen the 10 mm flange nut.
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| 7. | Remove the 10 mm flange nut, damper mounting washer (C) and damper mounting rubber (D) from the top of the damper. |
| 8. | Compress the damper unit, and remove it from the body.
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| 1. | Install the bump stop rubber (A) onto the damper unit. Position the damper assembly between the body and rear axle beam.
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| 2. | Place a floor jack under of the rear axle beam, and support the rear suspension by raising the jack. |
| 3. | Install the damper mounting rubber (A) and damper mounting washer (B) on the damper shaft, and lightly install the 10 mm flange nut. Note the washer and rubber installation direction.
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| 4. | Loosely install the flange bolt on the bottom of the damper.
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| 5. | Raise the suspension with a floor jack to load the vehicle weight, and tighten the flange bolt. |
| 6. | Tighten the 10 mm flange nut to the specified torque values while holding the damper shaft (A) with a hex wrench (B).
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| 7. | Reinstall the lid on the trunk side trim. |
| 8. | Install the rear wheels. |