Suspension: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
^ Before removing the rear suspension assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.

- Remove suspension assembly.





1. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor.
Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
2. Using a transmission jack, raise torsion beam a little, and remove suspension fixing nuts and bolts.
3. Lower transmission jack, and remove suspension.
4. Remove trunk room trim.





5. Remove strut securing nuts (upper side). Then pull out strut assembly.

- Install suspension assembly.





1. Temporarily attach torsion beam to vehicle.





2. Place lateral link and control rod horizontally against torsion beam. Tighten up lateral link on vehicle.
3. Attach shock absorber to vehicle. Then tighten up the lower side of shock absorber.
4. Tighten torsion beam in full rebound condition at the place indicated in step 1.