REAR SUSPENSION > Rear Shock Absorber
REMOVAL
1. CROSSTREK MODEL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. NOTE">
2. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)
CAUTION:
Do not apply impact to the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler or forcibly move the arm. Doing so may cause sensor damage and malfunction.
(1) Disconnect the connector of the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler.
(2) Remove the nuts, and remove the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler.

4. Remove the bolts and nuts, and lower the lateral link assembly - rear.
(1) Remove the nut and disconnect the rear stabilizer link. (Model with rear stabilizer)
(2) Remove the bolts from the lower side of rear shock absorber assembly.
(3) Disconnect the housing assembly - rear axle from the lateral link assembly - rear.

5. Remove the mat - rear floor CTR and the spacer - rear floor side.

6. Remove the clips, and remove the trim panel - rear skirt.

7. Remove the lid upper rear (a) and the cap - rear strut (b) in the order from (1) to (6).

8. Remove the nuts on the upper side of rear shock absorber assembly.

9. Lower the lateral link assembly - rear, and remove the rear shock absorber assembly.
Assembly
DisassemblyBasic information before use
WARNING
When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running, always apply the
parking brake for safety. Failure to
do so may result in loss of control of
your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
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