Hyundai Elantra: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures
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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. |
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Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
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Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque :
107.9 ~ 127.5 N.m (11.0 ~ 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 ~ 94.0 lb-ft)
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Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A). |
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Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the frame by loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle.
Tightening torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m (10.0 ~ 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 ~ 86.8 lb-ft)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure. |
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Remove the lock nut cover (A). 
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Using the special tool (09546-3X100), install the self locking nut. 
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Separate the bracket assembly (A), bumper rubber (B), dust cover (C), shock absorber (D). 
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Remove the strike cap (A) from the shock absorber assembly. |
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Remove the gas by Drilling a hole in the inner oil seal. 
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The gas coming out is harmless but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling. |
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To reassembly, reverse the disassembly procedure. |
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Using SST (09546-3X100), install the lock nut.
Tightening torque :
19.6 ~ 24.5 N.m (2.0 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)
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Do not reuse the self locking nut. |
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Install the lock nut cover (A). 
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Components
1. Shock absorber dust cap2. Lock nut3.Insulator assembly 4. Bumper rubber5. Dust cover6. Shock absorber
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Components
1. Spring upper pad2. Coil spring3. Spring upper pad
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