Rear Suspension, Repairing

Rear suspension, servicing






CAUTION: Do not attempt to weld or straighten rear suspension components.

1 Crossmember II
- Note different types
- Mount on differential

2 Gasket
- Always replace
- Remove protective backing and install on CV joint

3 Crossmember I
- Note different types
- Continuously angled edge points toward front of vehicle

4 Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Pressing in and out, refer to Fig. 1 below

5 Self-Locking Nut
- Always replace
- Tighten to: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)

6 Drive Shaft.
- Before disconnecting, check colored markings and/or put mark on flange shaft and drive shaft

7 Bolt
- Tighten to: 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
- Always replace

8 Crossmember
- Note different types
- Provided with bonded rubber bushing

NOTE:
^ When mounting the crossmember make sure the four holes in the crossmember are aligned as concentrically as possible to the stay bolts.
^ Align the rear axle after repairs.

9 Self-Locking Nut
- Always replace
- Tighten to: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

10 Wiring Harness Bracket
- Connect to trapezoidal arm

11 Wiring Harness For ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
- Install in bracket
- Do not pinch when mounting on trapezoidal arm

12 Trapezoidal Arm
- Removing repairing and installing.
- After removing, installing or replacing: check toe and camber

13 Hex Nut
- Tighten to: 10 Nm (82 inch lbs.)

14 Bolt
- Tighten to: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

15 Self-Locking Nut
- Always replace
- Tighten to: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

16 Bracket
- Welded onto floor

17 Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Coat first with acid-free lubricant
- Press into bracket by hand

18 Transverse Link
- Left and right sides different
- Removing and installing.
- Check camber after replacing

19 ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
- Press into wheel bearing housing to stop

20 Wheel Bearing Housing

21 Bracket For ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Wire

22 Self-Locking Nut
- Always replace
- Tighten to: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)

23 Washer

24 Self-Locking Nut
- Always replace
- Tighten to: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

25 Self-Locking Nut
- Always replace
- Tighten to: 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.)
- Tighten with vehicle standing on wheels





Fig. 1 - Pressing Bonded Rubber Bushing In And Out Of Crossmember I

NOTE:
^ Before pressing in the bushing, note installation position: the kidney-shaped projections should be perpendicular to the carrier.
^ Press in far enough so that the bushing outer diameter is flush with the welded bushing in back.