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:
The Auto Hold maintains the vehicle in a
standstill even though the brake pedal is
not depressed after the driver brings the
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal.
To apply :
1. With the driver's door and engine
hood closed, depress the brake
pedal and then press the [AUTO
HOLD] switch...
Driver’s and passenger’s front air
bags
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Advanced Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) and lap/shoulder belts at
both the driver and passenger seating
positions.
The SRS consists of air bags which are
located in the center of the steering
wheel, in the driver’s side lower crash
pad below the steering wheel column
and the passenger’s side front panel ..