Shock Absorber Overview

Shock Absorber Overview

Conventional Shock Absorber






1 Stone Protection Plate

2 Bolt

• 150 Nm + 180° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation.

3 Shock Absorbers

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Rear Suspension.

• Servicing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber, Conventional ] Shock Absorber, Conventional.

4 Protective Cap

5 Nut

• 35 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

6 Upper Shock Absorber Mount

7 Bolt

• 50 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

8 Buffer Stop

9 Protective Sleeve

10 Washer

• Serves as corrosion protection.

• Always use.

Shock Absorber with Electronic Damping






1 Stone Protection Plate

2 Bolt

• 150 Nm + 180° turn

• Always replace if removed.

• Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, with Coil Spring, Lifting into Curb Weight Position ] Description and Operation.

3 Shock Absorbers

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber ] Rear Suspension.

• Servicing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber, Conventional ] Shock Absorber, Conventional.

4 Cable

5 Protective Cap

6 Gasket

• For the connector.

7 Connector Housing

• Do not bend or twist the electric wire when connecting the connector.

8 Protective Cap

9 Nut

• 50 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

10 Upper Shock Absorber Mount

11 Bolt

• 50 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

12 Buffer Stop

13 Protective Sleeve

14 Washer

• Serves as corrosion protection.

• Always use.