Up to 08/2009
REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG
(a) Install the 16 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
HINT
The upper and lower suspension member hole plug shapes are different.
2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)
(a) Temporarily install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) while confirming the installation direction.
Standard (A):
40° to 50°
(b) Install SST as shown in the illustration.
SST : 09527-17011
SST : 09830-10010
09830-01010
09830-01020
09830-01030
09830-01060
NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
HINT
Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
(c) Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side).
Text in Illustration
SST : 09527-17011
SST : 09830-10010
09830-01010
09830-01020
09830-01030
09830-01060
NOTICE:
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
(d) Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)
(a) Temporarily install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (RH Side) while confirming the installation direction.
Standard (A):
40° to 50°
(b) Install SST as shown in the illustration.
SST : 09527-17011
SST : 09830-10010
09830-01010
09830-01020
09830-01030
09830-01060
NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
HINT
Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
(c) Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (RH Side) until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (RH Side).
Text in Illustration
SST : 09527-17011
SST : 09830-10010
09830-01010
09830-01020
09830-01030
09830-01060
NOTICE:
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
(d) Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH
(a) Temporarily install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH while confirming the installation direction.
(b) Install SST as shown in the illustration.
SST : 09830-10010
09830-01010
09830-01020
09830-01030
09830-01060
NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
HINT
Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion.
(c) Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH.
Text in Illustration
SST : 09830-10010
09830-01010
09830-01020
09830-01030
09830-01060
NOTICE:
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
(d) Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH
(a) Temporarily install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH while confirming the installation direction.
Standard (A):
10° to 20°
(b) Install SST as shown in the illustration.
SST : 09830-10010
09830-01010
09830-01020
09830-01030
09830-01060
NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
HINT
Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion.
(c) Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH.
Text in Illustration
SST : 09830-10010
09830-01010
09830-01020
09830-01030
09830-01060
NOTICE:
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
(d) Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
6. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Installation
7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH Installation
8. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE LH
(a) Install the rear speed sensor wire LH with the 2 bolts and nut as shown in the illustration.
Bolt - Torque : 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 in-lbf)
Nut - Torque : 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 in-lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when connecting it.
9. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE RH
(a) Install the rear speed sensor wire RH with the 2 bolts and nut as shown in the illustration.
Bolt - Torque : 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 in-lbf)
Nut - Torque : 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 in-lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when connecting it.
10. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ HID Headlight System)
(a) Install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt (A) and 2 nuts.
Torque : 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not twist the rear height control sensor wire when connecting it.
(b) Install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH to the rear upper control arm assembly RH with the bolt (B).
Torque : 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
11. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER
(a) Install the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the rear suspension member upper stoppers in the correct direction shown in the illustration.
12. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER
(a) Install the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers as shown in the illustration.
13. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration
NOTICE:
Make sure to secure the rear suspension member to prevent it from dropping.
HINT
Keep the suspension member level.
(b) Raise the rear suspension member until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member and the body.
NOTICE:
* When raising the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
* Keep supporting the rear suspension member until the installation has been completed.
(c) Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.
(1) Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear axle assembly LH to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.
Text in Illustration
(2) Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the spacer and nut (A).
NOTICE:
Fully tighten the nut (A) after stabilizing the suspension.
(3) Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member with the bolt (B) and nut.
NOTICE:
* Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear side of the vehicle.
* Since the stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt (B).
* Fully tighten the bolt (B) after stabilizing the suspension.
(4) Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.
(d) Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH.
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
(e) Install the rear suspension member with the 2 rear lower suspension braces, 2 rear lower suspension member stoppers, 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
Text in Illustration
Bolt - Torque : 180 Nm (1837 kgf-cm, 133 ft-lbf)
Nut - Torque : 32 Nm (327 kgf-cm, 24 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the rear suspension member with the rear lower suspension braces facing in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
(f) Lower the jack.
(g) Connect the rear upper control arm assembly LH.
(1) Using a brass bar and a hammer, push out the bushing until it is positioned as shown in the illustration.
HINT
Pushing out the bushing makes it easier to connect the rear upper control arm assembly LH.
(2) Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear axle assembly LH to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.
Text in Illustration
(3) Connect the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and nut.
Torque : 145 Nm (1479 kgf-cm, 107 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
* Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear side of the vehicle.
* Since the stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt.
(4) Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.
(h) Connect the rear upper control arm assembly RH.
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
14. INSTALL FRAME WIRE
(a) Install the bolt and engage the clamps, and then connect the connectors to install the frame wire to the rear suspension member as shown in the illustration.
Torque : 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not twist the frame wire when installing it.
HINT
There are only the connector (A) and clamp (A) on vehicles with the HID headlight system.
15. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Installation
16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
17. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
(a) Install the rear stabilizer bar with 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets with the 4 nuts.
Text in Illustration
Torque : 75 Nm (765 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.
18. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
19. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
20. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE LH Installation
21. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
22. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH
(a) Install the rear flexible hose LH to the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the bolt.
Torque : 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
* Do not twist the rear flexible hose when connecting it.
* Do not damage the rear flexible hose when reassembling it.
* If the rear flexible hose is damaged, replace it with a new one.
(b) Install the rear flexible hose LH to the bracket with a new clip.
NOTICE:
* Install the clip as far as it will go.
* Do not twist the rear flexible hose when installing it.
(c) Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the rear flexible hose LH.
Torque : 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
* Do not bend or damage the brake line.
* Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.
* Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Service Precautions.
23. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
24. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Installation
25. STABILIZE SUSPENSION Installation
26. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Installation
27. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
28. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Installation
29. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
30. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH Installation
31. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
32. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM
HINT
Refer to the instructions for Bleed Brake Line Service and Repair.
33. INSTALL REAR WHEELS
Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
34. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
35. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the vehicle height Rear Wheel Alignment.
36. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) Check for the speed sensor signal Test Mode Procedure.
37. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZATION (w/ HID Headlight System)
(a) Initialize the height control sensor signal Initialization.
38. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ HID Headlight System)
(a) Inspect and adjust the headlight aiming Adjustments.