| TIBURON(GK) >2004 > G 2.0 DOHC > Suspension System > Rear Suspension System > Rear Strut Assembly>Repair procedures |

REMOVAL
1. | Remove the covering self side trim, rear seat belt retractor, luggage side trim and covering self mounting bracket.
2. | Remove the rear strut upper mounting nuts (3).
3. | Remove the wheel and tire.
4. | Disconnect the brake hose and wheel speed sensor wiring from the rear strut.
5. | Remove the stabilizer bar link.
6. | Remove the strut and carrier mounting bolts(2).
Be careful not to drop the rear strut.
7. | Remove the rear strut assembly.
DISASSEMBLY
1. | Using the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402), compress the coil spring until there is only a little tension on the strut.
Do not use an impact gun.
2. | Remove the self-locking nut at the top end of the shock absorber.
3. | Remove the insulator, coil spring and dust cover from strut assembly.
INSPECTION
1. | Check the strut insulator for wear or damage.
2. | Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
3. | Check the coil spring and strut assembly for sagging and deformation.
4. | Check the shock absorber for abnornal resistance or unusual sound.
REASSEMBLY
1. | Install the lower spring pad so that the protrusions fit in the holes in the spring lower seat.
2. | Install the dust cover on the shock absorber.
3. | Using the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402), compress the coil spring.
4. | After extending the piston rod fully, install the insulator assembly and pipe.
Align the D-shaped hole in the spring seat upper assembly with the protrusion of the piston rod.
5. | After seating the lower ends of the coil spring in the lower spring seat grooves correctly, tighten the new self-locking nut temporarily.
Replace the self-locking nut with new ones after removal.
6. | Remove the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402).
7. | Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque 40~55 Nm (400~550 kgf•cm, 29.6~40.7 lbf•ft)