Rear Suspension: Section
Rear Suspension: Section
Rear Suspension: Section
SECTION RSU
REAR SUSPENSION
B
RSU
CONTENTS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 2 LOWER LINK .................................................... 13 F
Exploded View .........................................................13
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS Removal and Installation .........................................13
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 2 Inspection ................................................................14 G
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 2
UPPER LINK ..................................................... 15
PRECAUTION ............................................... 3 Exploded View .........................................................15
Removal and Installation .........................................15 H
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 3 Inspection ................................................................15
Precautions for Suspension ...................................... 3
REAR STABILIZER .......................................... 16 I
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......................... 4 Exploded View .........................................................16
Removal and Installation .........................................16
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ..................... 4 Inspection ................................................................16
Inspection and Adjustment ........................................ 4 J
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER ....................... 17
WHEEL ALIGNMENT .......................................... 5 Exploded View .........................................................17
Wheel Alignment Inspection ...................................... 5 Removal and Installation .........................................17 K
Adjustment ................................................................ 6 Inspection ................................................................18
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................ 7 UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...... 19
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COIL SPRING ...................................................... 7 REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ................... 19
Exploded View .......................................................... 7
Exploded View .........................................................19
Removal and Installation ........................................... 7
Removal and Installation .........................................19 M
Inspection .................................................................. 8
Inspection ................................................................20
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ............................... 9
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Exploded View .......................................................... 9 N
Removal and Installation ......................................... 10 (SDS) ............................................................ 21
Inspection ................................................................ 10 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Disposal .................................................................. 10
(SDS) ................................................................. 21 O
SUSPENSION ARM ...........................................11 Wheel Alignment .....................................................21
Exploded View ........................................................ 11 Wheelarch Height ....................................................22
Removal and Installation ......................................... 11 P
Inspection ................................................................ 12
RSU-1
Symptom
×: Applicable
Reference page
REAR SUSPENSION
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
Noise
Shake
Judder
Shimmy
handling
Vibration
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
×
×
×
×
×
×
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection RSU-10
×
×
×
×
×
×
Bushing or mounting deterioration —
RSU-2
×
×
×
×
×
Parts interference —
×
×
×
Spring fatigue —
×
×
Suspension looseness RSU-19
×
×
Incorrect wheel alignment RSU-5
×
Stabilizer bar fatigue RSU-16
×
×
×
PROPELLER SHAFT (4WD) RSU-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
×
DIFFERENTIAL (4WD) DLN-192, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
×
×
×
×
×
×
RAX-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
RAX-7, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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×
×
×
×
×
TIRES S NVH in WT section
×
×
×
×
× ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
RSU-3
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Inspection and Adjustment INFOID:0000000010297253
MOUNTING INSPECTION
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
SHOCK ABSORBER
Check for oil leakage and damage, replace if malfunction is detected.
RSU-4
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
A
Wheel Alignment Inspection INFOID:0000000010297254
INSPECTION B
Description
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE: C
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
Preliminary Check D
Check the following:
• Tires for improper air pressure and wear
• Road wheels for runout: Refer to WT-57, "Inspection". RSU
• Wheel bearing axial end play: Refer to RAX-3, "Inspection" (2WD), RAX-10, "Inspection" (4WD).
• Shock absorber operation
• Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
• Each of lower link, upper link, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock absorber for cracks, F
deformation, and other damage
• Vehicle height (posture)
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Camber
• Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
• If camber exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt in
lower. Refer to RSU-6, "Adjustment". H
Standard
Camber: Refer to RSU-21, "Wheel Alignment". I
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Toe-In
Measure toe-in by the following procedure.
WARNING: L
• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
• Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
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2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put matching mark (A) on base line of the tread (rear side) of
both tires at the same height of hub center. These are measur-
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ing points.
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RSU-5
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
4. Measure distance (A) (rear side).
5. Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn).
NOTE:
If the wheels rotates more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), start this
procedure again from the beginning. Do not push the vehicle
backward.
6. Measure distance (B) (front side).
Standard
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Total toe-in: Refer to RSU-21, "Wheel Align-
ment".
• If toe-in exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt in suspension arm.
Adjustment INFOID:0000000010297255
CAMBER
If camber exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt (1)
in lower link (2).
CAUTION:
After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.
Standard
Camber: Refer to RSU-21, "Wheel Alignment".
• If camber exceeds the standard value, inspect and replace any
damaged or worn suspension parts.
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TOE-IN
If toe-in exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt (1) in
suspension arm (2).
Standard
Toe-In: Refer to RSU-21, "Wheel Alignment".
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting bolt.
• If toe-in exceeds the standard value, inspect and replace any dam-
aged or worn suspension parts.
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RSU-6
COIL SPRING
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION A
COIL SPRING
Exploded View INFOID:0000000010297256
B
RSU
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1. Upper rubber seat 2. Coil spring 3. Lower seat
4. Rear suspension arm
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. I
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REMOVAL
RSU-7
COIL SPRING
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove torque member mounting bolts. Hang torque member where it does not interfere with work. Refer
to BR-43, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View" (LHD), BR-86, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEM-
BLY : Exploded View" (RHD).
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing. Refer to BRC-139, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View".
4. Set suitable jack under suspension arm.
5. Remove shock absorber from suspension arm. Refer to RSU-9, "Exploded View".
6. Remove lower link from suspension arm. Refer to RSU-13, "Exploded View".
7. Remove upper link from suspension arm. Refer to RSU-15, "Exploded View".
8. Remove drive shaft (4WD). Refer to RAX-14, "Exploded View".
9. Remove coil spring from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Match up lower rubber seat indentions and suspension arm
grooves and attach.
• Install coil spring by aligning lower end of the large diameter side to
step between lower rubber seat and suspension arm.
• Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle
installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with
tires on level ground.
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Inspection INFOID:0000000010297258
RSU-8
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000010297259
RSU
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RSU-9
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000010297260
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Set suitable jack under suspension arm to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.
Inspection INFOID:0000000010297261
1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in) hole at the position (z) from the top
as shown to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-
pressed gas.
NOTE:
• Drill vertically in the direction ( ).
• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless and harmless. JPEIA0161ZZ
RSU-10
SUSPENSION ARM
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
SUSPENSION ARM
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000010297263
RSU
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1. Rear suspension arm 2. Rubber washer (LH/RH) 3. Rear suspension arm bracket
4. Rear suspension arm stay O
: Front
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure.
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Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000010480373
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to RAX-12, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the coil spring. RSU-7, "Removal and Installation".
RSU-11
SUSPENSION ARM
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
3. Separate the brake tube and hose from the rear suspension arm. BR-22, "REAR : Exploded View" (LHD),
BR-65, "REAR : Exploded View" (RHD).
4. Remove the nut, bolt, rubber washer (LH/RH).
5. Remove rear suspension arm from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Align the matching marks made during removal when reusing the disc brake rotor.
• After installation, perform the air bleeding. Refer to BR-12, "Bleeding Brake System".
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member at its installation position under unladen conditions with
tires on level ground.
• Perform the inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-12, "Inspection".
Inspection INFOID:0000000010297265
RSU-12
LOWER LINK
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
LOWER LINK
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000010297266
RSU
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REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Exploded View".
2. Remove connecting rod. Refer to RSU-16, "Exploded View". M
3. Remove rear height sensor (if equipped). Refer to EXL-170, "Removal and Installation".
4. Set suitable jack under rear suspension arm to relieve the coil spring tension.
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5. Remove lower link, nut, and bolt from rear suspension arm with power tool.
6. Remove lower link, nut, washer, and bolt from rear suspension member with power tool.
7. Remove lower link protector (if necessary). O
8. Perform the inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-14, "Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. P
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position under unladen conditions
with tires on level ground.
• After installation, perform headlamp initialization. Refer to EXL-73, "Work Procedure".
• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "Work Procedure".
• Perform the inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-14, "Inspection".
RSU-13
LOWER LINK
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
Inspection INFOID:0000000010297268
RSU-14
UPPER LINK
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
UPPER LINK
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000010297269
RSU
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Set suitable jack under suspension arm to relieve the coil spring tension. M
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from suspension arm.
4. Remove upper link from suspension arm.
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5. Remove upper link from suspension member.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. O
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
Inspection INFOID:0000000010297271 P
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1. Rear stabilizer bar 2. Connecting rod (RH) 3. Rear stabilizer bar bushing
4. Rear stabilizer bar clamp 5. Connecting rod (LH)
: Front
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect rear stabilizer links from rear stabilizer bar.
2. Remove nuts on rear stabilizer clamp.
3. Remove rear stabilizer bar from rear suspension member.
4. Remove rear stabilizer bushings from rear stabilizer bar.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspection INFOID:0000000010297274
RSU-16
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000010297275
RSU
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1. Rear suspension member 2. Suspension member stay (RH) 3. Suspension member stay (LH) J
4. Bound bumper
: Front
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. K
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove main muffler. Refer to EX-15, "Exploded View" (K9K), EX-22, "Exploded View" (R9M), EX-6, M
"Exploded View" (HRA2DDT).
3. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-7, "Exploded View".
4. Remove lower link. Refer to RSU-13, "Exploded View". N
5. Remove upper link. Refer to RSU-15, "Exploded View".
6. Remove rear stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "Exploded View".
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7. Remove rear drive shaft. Refer to RAX-14, "Exploded View".
8. Remove rear propeller shaft (4WD). Refer to DLN-186, "Exploded View".
9. Remove rear final drive (4WD). Refer to DLN-207, "Exploded View". P
10. Remove shock absorber. Refer to RSU-9, "Exploded View".
11. Set suitable jack under rear suspension member.
12. Remove mounting nuts and bolts from rear suspension member.
13. Slowly lower jack, then remove rear suspension member, lower link and upper link from vehicle as a unit.
CAUTION:
Secure suspension assembly to a suitable jack while removing it.
RSU-17
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
14. Perform the inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-18, "Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• When installing suspension member stay, face each arrow on the part toward the inside of the vehicle.
• Align the matching marks made during removal when reusing the disc brake rotor.
• Perform the final tightening of each parts removed when removing rear suspension assembly under unladen
conditions.
• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection.
• Perform the inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-15, "Inspection"
Inspection INFOID:0000000010297277
RSU-18
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
< UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION A
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Exploded View INFOID:0000000010297278
B
RSU
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1. Rear suspension member 2. Suspension member stay (right side) 3. Suspension member stay (left side)
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Stabilizer bushing 6. Stabilizer clamp
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7. Stabilizer link 8. Suspension bar 9. Suspension arm bracket
10. Arm stopper 11. Suspension arm 12. Low rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat 15. lower link
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16. Upper link 17. Bound bumper 18. Shock absorber
19. Cam bolt 20. Cam washer
: Front
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Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure.
REMOVAL
Refer to procedure from 1 to 14 in RSU-17, "Removal and Installation".
RSU-19
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
< UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• Perform the final tightening of each parts removed when removing rear suspension assembly under unladen
conditions.
• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-139, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
Inspection INFOID:0000000010297280
RSU-20
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Alignment INFOID:0000000010297281
B
TC models
For Europe / SAF / GOM
Tire size 215/65R16 215/60R17 225/45R19 C
Minimum
Camber
Nominal –0° 55′ (–0.92°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) D
Maximum
Distance Nominal In 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
Minimum In 0° 05′ (0.08°) RSU
Total toe-in Angle
Nominal In 0° 10′ (0.17°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum In 0° 15′ (0.25°)
F
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: 90% fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Russie
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Tire size 215/65R16 215/60R17 225/45R19
Minimum
Camber
Nominal –0° 55′ (–0.92°) H
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum
Distance Nominal In 1.7 mm (0.07 in)
Minimum In 0° 05′ (0.08°)
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Total toe-in Angle
Nominal In 0° 10′ (0.17°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum In 0° 15′ (0.25°) J
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: 90% fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Australia K
Tire size 215/65R16 215/60R17 225/45R19
Minimum
Camber L
Nominal –0° 55′ (–0.92°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum
Distance Nominal In 1.9 mm (0.07 in)
M
Minimum In 0° 05′ (0.08°)
Total toe-in Angle
Nominal In 0° 10′ (0.17°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum In 0° 15′ (0.25°) N
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: 90% fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
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HT models
For Europe / SAF / GOM
Tire size 215/65R16 215/60R17 225/45R19
Minimum –1° 00′ (–1.00°) P
Camber
Nominal –1° 30′ (–150°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum –2° 00′ (–2.00°)
RSU-21
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Distance Nominal In 5.5 mm (0.22 in)
Minimum In 0° 02′ (0.03°)
Total toe-in Angle
Nominal In 0° 25′ (0.42°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum In 0° 48′ (0.80°)
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: 90% fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
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RSU-22
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Applied A
R9M
model
Destina-
Europe 2WD Europe 4WD Russie / SAF / GOM / Australia
tion
B
Tire size 215/65R16 215/60R17 225/45R19 215/65R16 215/60R17 225/45R19 215/65R16 215/60R17 225/45R19
774 mm 773 mm 784 mm 783 mm 784 mm 783 mm
Rear (Hr)
(30.47 in) (30.43 in) (30.87 in) (30.83 in) (30.87 in) (30.83 in) C
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Maximum difference in deviation from nominal between all wheelarch height is 15 mm (0.59 in). D
RSU
RSU-23