Hyundai Elantra: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber Repair procedures

Removal
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3.
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)

   
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
4.
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)

5.
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)

6.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Disassembly
1.
Remove the lock nut cover (A).

2.
Using the special tool (09546-3X100), install the self locking nut.

3.
Separate the bracket assembly (A), bumper rubber (B), dust cover (C), shock absorber (D).

Disposal
1.
Remove the strike cap (A) from the shock absorber assembly.
2.
Remove the gas by Drilling a hole in the inner oil seal.

   
The gas coming out is harmless but be careful of chips that may fly when drilling.
Reassembly
1.
To reassembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
2.
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)

   
Do not reuse the self locking nut.
3.
Install the lock nut cover (A).

Rear Shock Absorber Components and Components Location
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