Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Description and Operation

Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Overview






1 Lower Spring Support

• Spring end rotated up to stop.

2 Coil Spring

• Note different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Coil Spring.

3 Upper Spring Support

4 Bracket

• For the rear body acceleration sensor.

5 Rear Body Acceleration Sensor (G343)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Body Acceleration Sensor ] Rear Body Acceleration Sensor.

• Note the installation position of the retainer => [ (Item 4) Bracket ]. Refer to => [ Installation Position on the Retainer ].

6 Bolt

• 5 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

7 Bolt

• M14 x 1.5 x 85

• 180 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

8 Bolt

• M10 x 35

• 50 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace if removed.

9 Shock Absorber with Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve (N338/N339)

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

• There are different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

10 Washer

11 Lower Transverse Link

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Lower Transverse Link.

12 Wheel Bearing Housing

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Wheel Bearing Housing.

Installation Position Rear Body Acceleration Sensor (G343) on the Retainer





The tab on the retainer - 1 - must fit into the recess in the rear body acceleration sensor - arrow -.