REAR SUSPENSION

E SUSPENSION

SECTION RSU
REAR SUSPENSION
B

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 SUSPENSION ARM .................................................. 11 F
Cautions ................................................................... 2 Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 REMOVAL ........................................................... 11
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 11 G
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3 INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) RADIUS ROD ............................................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4 Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
H
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4 REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ............................. 5 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 13
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 5 INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL FRONT LOWER LINK .............................................. 14 I
JOINT END PLAY ................................................. 5 Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION ..................... 5 REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
Wheel Alignment Inspection ..................................... 5 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14 J
DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 5 INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................... 5 REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING ..................... 15
CAMBER INSPECTION ........................................ 5 Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
K
TOE-IN .................................................................. 6 REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
Components ............................................................. 7 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 15
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8 INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8 STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 16 L
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8 Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
SHOCK ABSORBER .................................................. 9 REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 16 M
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9 INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9 REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................... 17
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9 Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 9 REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 9 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............... 10 INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 10 SERVICE DATA ........................................................ 18
Wheel Alignment .................................................... 18
Ball Joint ................................................................. 18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ................................. 18

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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Cautions AES00036

● When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
● Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
● After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
● Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

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 PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools (SST) AES00037

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number B
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
ST3127 S000 C
(See J25742-1)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench (J25765) Measuring rotating torque of ball joint D
2. HT62940000 ( — )
Socket adapter (1/2″)
3. HT62900000 ( — )
Socket adapter (3/8″)
NT124 RSU

Commercial Service Tools AES00038

Tool name Description F

● Removing wheel nuts G

● Removing brake caliper assembly
Power tool
● Removing rear suspension component
parts H
PBIC0190E

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 Symptom

×: Applicable
Reference page

REAR SUSPENSION
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

Noise
Shake

Judder
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Shimmy

handling
Vibration

Poor quality ride or

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×
×
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×
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Improper installation, looseness RSU-7

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×
×
×
×
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Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection RSU-9

×
×
×
×
×
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Bushing or mounting deterioration —

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×
×
×
Parts interference —

×
×
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Spring fatigue —

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Suspension looseness RSU-7

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Incorrect wheel alignment RSU-5

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Stabilizer bar fatigue RSU-16

×
×
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PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in PR section.

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DIFFERENTIAL NVH in RFD section.

×
×
×

×
×
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FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

×
×
×

×
×
× TIRES NVH in WT section.

×
×

×
×
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ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section.

×
×
×

DRIVE SHAFT NVH in RAX section.

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

×
×
×
×

BRAKES NVH in BR section.

×
×
×
×
×

STEERING NVH in PS section.

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 REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY PFP:55020

A
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service AES0003B

Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal. B
INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY
● Measure axial end play by installing and moving up/down with
an iron pry bar or something similar between suspension arm C
and axle.
Standard value
D
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. RSU

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F
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
● Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace if necessary.
Wheel Alignment Inspection AES0003C
G
DESCRIPTION
● Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine cool-
ant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. H

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.
I
2. Check road wheels for runout.
3. Check wheel bearing axial end play.
4. Check ball joint axial end play of suspension arm. J
5. Check shock absorber operation.
6. Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Check each link, arm and member for cracks, deformation, and other damage. K
8. Check vehicle posture.
CAMBER INSPECTION L
● Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable
alignment gauge and adjust in accordance with the following
procedures.
M
Standard value
Camber : Refer to RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA"
.

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If outside the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt in front

lower link.
NOTE:
After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.

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TOE-IN
Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of the specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn
rear suspension parts.
WARNING:
● Always perform following procedure on a flat surface.
● Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before push-
ing it.
1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at
the same height of hub center. These are measuring point.
4. Measure distance “A” (rear side).

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5. Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2

turn).
If wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the
above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle
backward.
6. Measure distance “B” (front side).
Standard value
Total toe-in : Refer to RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA"
.
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7. If outside the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt in rear

lower link.
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting
bolt.

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Components AES0003A

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 REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

1. Bushing 2. Mounting seal 3. Distance tube

4. Mounting seal bracket 5. Bushing 6. Bound bumper cover
7. Bound bumper 8. Shock absorber 9. Axle
10. Cotter pin 11. Upper seat 12. Coil spring
13. Ball seat 14. Rubber seat 15. Suspension arm
16. Stopper rubber 17. Stabilizer connecting rod mounting 18. Stabilizer connecting rod
bracket
19. Rear pin stay 20. Rear suspension member 21. Rear lower link
22. Front lower link 23. Radius rod 24. Stabilizer bar
25. Stabilizer bushing 26. Stabilizer clamp 27. Member stay
28. Tunnel stay

Removal and Installation AES000DN

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
38, "REAR DISC BRAKE (AD14VE TYPE)" , BR-44, "REAR DISC BRAKE (OPB13VB TYPE)" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "STABILIZER BAR" .
4. Remove rear exhaust tube. Refer to EX-3, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
5. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-5, "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
6. Separate attachment bolts between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer
to PB-3, "PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
7. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive.
8. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
9. Remove fixing bolt in upper side of mounting seal bracket. Refer to RSU-9, "SHOCK ABSORBER" .
10. Set jack under rear final drive.
11. Remove tunnel stay and member stay from vehicle.
12. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of rear pin stay and then remove rear pin stay from vehicle.
13. Gradually lowering jack, remove rear suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION
● Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Perform final tightening of installation position of links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires
on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA" .

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 SHOCK ABSORBER

SHOCK ABSORBER PFP:56210

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Removal and Installation AES0003E

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
B
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber assembly with power tool.
4. Remove mounting seal bracket fixing nuts of shock absorber C
upper side with power tool and remove shock absorber from
vehicle.
D

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if necessary.
G
● Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary.
● Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION H
● Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts. I
● Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA" .
J
Disassembly and Assembly AES0003F

DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock K
absorber.
1. Remove mounting seal from mounting seal bracket.
L
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in vise.
M
3. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and
remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove bushing (Upper side), distance tube, mounting seal
bracket, bushing (Lower side), bound bumper cover and bound
bumper from shock absorber.

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 SHOCK ABSORBER

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Bound bumper and Bushing
● Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
● Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Assembly in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
CAUTION:
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when attaching components to shock
absorber.

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 SUSPENSION ARM

SUSPENSION ARM PFP:55501

A
Removal and Installation AES0003G

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
B
2. Remove drive shaft. Refer to RAX-10, "REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
3. Remove fixing nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member.
4. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut. C
5. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball
joint boot.
CAUTION: D
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
6. Remove suspension arm and stopper rubber from vehicle. RSU
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
● Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. If any non-standard condition is F
found, replace it.
● Check boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.
G
Ball Joint Inspection
● Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection H
NOTE:
Before measuring, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
● Hook spring scale at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring I
scale measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
J
Standard value
Swing torque:
0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb) K
Measured value of spring scale:
8.06 - 54.8 N (0.83 - 5.5 kg, 1.81 - 12.32 lb)
L
● If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm SDIA1143E

assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection M
● Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that sliding torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).
Standard value
Rotating torque:
0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
● If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.

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Axial End Play Inspection

● Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
Standard value
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

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● If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.

INSTALLATION
● Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen
condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA" .

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 RADIUS ROD

RADIUS ROD PFP:55110

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Removal and Installation AES0003H

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
B
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
38, "REAR DISC BRAKE (AD14VE TYPE)" , BR-44, "REAR DISC BRAKE (OPB13VB TYPE)" .
NOTE:
C
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of radius rod with power tool.
4. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" . D
5. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
6. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of front lower link with power tool.
7. Remove fixing bolt in rear suspension member side of radius rod with power tool, then remove radius rod RSU
from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Check radius rod and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary. F

INSTALLATION
● Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal. G
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under H
unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA"
.
I

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 FRONT LOWER LINK

FRONT LOWER LINK PFP:55110

Removal and Installation AES0003I

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove fixing nut and bolt between front lower link and rear suspension member with power tool.
4. Remove fixing nut and bolt between front lower link and axle with power tool.
5. Remove front lower link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
● Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .

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 REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING PFP:551B0

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Removal and Installation AES0003J

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
B
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Loosen fixing bolt and nut of rear lower link in side of suspension member, and then remove fixing bolt
and nut in side of axle with power tool.
C
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber sheet from rear lower link.
5. Remove fixing bolt and nut in side of rear suspension member to remove rear lower link with power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL D
● Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace rear lower
link and coil spring if necessary.
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INSTALLATION
● Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: F
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Check that upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.
NOTE: G
Insert bracket tabs (3) and the inside protrusion on upper seat
into each other beforehand as shown in the figure.
● Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and H
attach.
NOTE:
Make sure spring is not up side down. The top and bottom are
indicated by paint color. I
● Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle
installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to J
RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA" .

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 STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BAR PFP:56230

Removal and Installation AES0003K

REMOVAL
1. Remove fixing bolts and remove stabilizer connecting rod mount bracket from suspension arm.
2. Remove lower side fixing nut on stabilizer connecting rod and remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabi-
lizer bar with power tool.
3. Remove fixing nut on stabilizer clamp and remove stabilizer from vehicle with power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer bushings, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer connecting
rod mounting bracket for any deformation, crack or damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
● Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Stabilizer bar uses pillow ball type connecting rod, position ball
joint with case on pillow ball head parallel to stabilizer bar.

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 REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER PFP:55501

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Removal and Installation AES000BV

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
B
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
38, "REAR DISC BRAKE (AD14VE TYPE)" , BR-44, "REAR DISC BRAKE (OPB13VB TYPE)" .
NOTE:
C
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove rear exhaust tube. Refer to EX-3, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "STABILIZER BAR" . D
5. Remove drive shaft. Refer to RAX-10, "REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
6. Remove final drive. Refer to RFD-10, "REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
7. Separate the attachment between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to RSU
PB-3, "PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
8. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
9. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber. F
10. Set jack under rear suspension member.
11. Remove fixing bolts and nuts tunnel stay and member stay from vehicle.
12. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of rear pin stay and then remove rear pin stay from vehicle. G
13. Slowly lowering jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, radius rod, front lower link
and axle from vehicle as a unit.
H
14. Remove fixing bolts and nuts, then remove suspension arm, front lower link, radius rod from rear suspen-
sion member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL I
● Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
● Refer to RSU-7, "Components" , for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal. J
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Perform final tightening of installation position of links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires K
on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA" .

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 SERVICE DATA

SERVICE DATA PFP:00030

Wheel Alignment AES0003L

Minimum - 2° 05′ (- 2.08°)

Camber
Nominal - 1° 35′ (- 1.58°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum - 1° 05′ (- 1.08°)
0.2 mm (0.008 in) [17 inch tire]
Minimum
1.1 mm (0.043 in) [18 inch tire]
1.0 mm (0.039 in) [17 inch tire]
Total toe-in Distance (A - B) Nominal
1.9 mm (0.075 in) [18 inch tire]
1.8 mm (0.071 in) [17 inch tire]
Maximum
2.7 mm (0.106 in) [18 inch tire]

Ball Joint AES0003M

Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)

Swing torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position) 8.06 - 54.8 N (0.83 - 5.5 kg, 1.81 - 12.32 lb)
Rotating torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) AES0003N

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225/50R17 (Front) 225/45R18 (Front)

Applied model 235/50R17 (Rear) 245/45R18 (Rear)
Coupe Road star Coupe Road star
Front (Hf) 681 mm (26.81 in) 679 mm (26.73 in) 683 mm (26.89 in)
Rear (Hr) 700 mm (27.56 in) 699 mm (27.52 in) 706 mm (27.80 in) 705 mm (27.76 in)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

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