Hyundai Elantra: Rear Suspension System / Rear Shock Absorber
Components and components location

1. Insulator cap 2. Insulator 3. Bumper rubber
| 4. Spacer 5. Dust cover 6. Rear shock absorber
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Repair procedures
1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. | Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear 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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3. | Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the body after loosening the mounting bolts. Tightening torque : 49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft) |
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| Set up the transmission jack under the torsion beam axle in order to remove it in no-load condition. |
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4. | Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle after loosening the mounting bolt and nut. Tightening torque : 98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft) |

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| Set up the transmission jack under the torsion beam axle in order to remove it in no-load condition. |
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1. | Remove the insulator cap (A). 
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2. | Loosen the lock nut by using the SST (09456-3X100). 
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3. | Separate the insulator (A), bumper rubber (B), spacer (C), dust cover (D), shock absorber (E). 
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1. | Check the rubber parts for wear and deterioration. |
2. | Compress and extend the rear shock absorber rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation. 
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Disposal
1. | Fully extend the shock absorber rod. |
2. | Drill a hole to remove gas from the cylinder (A). 
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| The gases emitted are colorless, odorless, and harmless. |
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| Be careful when drilling, as the drill chip may be blown. |
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1. | To reassembly, reverse the disassembly procedure. |
2. | Using SST(09546-3X100), install the lock nut. •
| Do not reuse the self locking nut. |
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Tightening torque : 19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kgf.m, 14.5 - 18.1 lb-ft) |

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3. | Install the lock nut cover (A). 
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1. | To install, reverse the removal procedures. |
Components and components location
Components1. Coil spring upper pad2. Rear coil spring3. Coil spring lower pad
Repair procedures
Removal1...
Other information:
Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Rated voltage12VRod length79.0 - 80.0 mm (3.1102 - 3.1496 in.)Wear adjustment amount0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) @ 1 Click
Components and components location
Components1...
Parking brake automatically engaged
When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold,
a warning will sound and a message will
appear.
AUTO HOLD turning Off!
Press brake pedal
When the conversion from Auto Hold to
EPB is not working properly a warning
will sound and a message will appear...