Hyundai Accent: Suspension System / Rear Suspension System

Components and Components Location

- Components Location

1. Rear shock absorber
2. Coil spring
3. Torsion beam axle

Rear Shock Absorber

- Components

1. Rear shock absorber
2. Dust cover
3. Bumper rubber
4. Cup
5. Insulator
6. Retainer
7. Lock nut
8. Insulator cover

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 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.

3.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)

• Install the jack under the torsion beam axle when removing the rear shock absorber.

4.Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear shock absorber 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 the other parts in the reverse order of removal.

1.Remove the lock nut cover (A).

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

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

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.

1.To reassembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.

2.Using SST (09546-3X100), install the lock nut.

Tightening torque :21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

• Do not reuse the self locking nut.

3.Install the lock nut cover (A).

Rear Coil Spring

- Components

1. Spring lower pad
2. Coil spring
3. Spring upper pad

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 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.

3.Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear shock absorber 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)

• Install the jack under the torsion beam axle when removing the rear shock absorber.

4.Remove the coil spring.

5.Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.

1.Install in the reverse order of removal.

• The ID Color should be faced backward of vehicle when installing the coil spring.

Rear Torsion Beam Axle

- Components

1. Torsion beam axle

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 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.

3.Remove the brake caliper from the torsion beam axle.(Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

4.Remove the rear hub assembly.(Refer to Dirveshaft and axle - "Rear Axle assembly")

5.Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear shock absorber 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)

• Install the jack under the torsion beam axle when removing the rear shock absorber.

6.Remove the coil spring.

• The ID Color should be faced backward of vehicle when installing the coil spring.

7.Remove the wheel speed sensor cable bracket and parking brake cable bracket.

Tightening torque :8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

8.Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the torsion beam axle.

Tightening torque :117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb-ft)

• Install the jack under the torsion beam axle when removing the torsion beam axle.

9.Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.

10.Check the front alignment.(Refer to Suspension System - "Front Alignment")

1.Remove the rear torsion beam axle from the vehicle.(Refer to Rear Torsion Beam Axle - "Removal")

2.Using the SST (09551-AL100) and press, replace the bush (A).

• When press in the bush, press the same direction of the void (A) and the flange direction (B) before detaching.