Hyundai Creta: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber

Hyundai Creta GS 2014-2024 Service Manual / Suspension System / Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber

Components and components location

Components

1. Shock absorber
2. Dust cover
3. Bumper rubber
4. Insulator assembly

5. Washer
6. Lock nut
7. Insulator cover

Repair procedures

Removal

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

Remove the rear wheel and tire (A).

Tightening torque :

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

•	Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.

Loosen the rear shock absorber (A) upper mounting bolt.

Tightening torque :

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Loosen the bolt 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)

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

1.	Loosen the lock nut (A) and then disassembly the shock absorber.

2.	Separate the shock absorber as below illustration.

Inspection

1.	Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration.

2.	Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.

Disposal

3.	Remove the strike cap (B) from the shock absorber assembly.

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.

Components and components location

Components Location 1. Torsion beam axle 2. Shock absorber 3. Coil spring assembly ...

Rear Coil Spring

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