Rear

Part 1:

Part 2:

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation
Removal

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.

1. Remove the center exhaust tube with muffler(s). Refer to "Removal and Installation" (QR25DE) or "Removal and Installation" (VQ35DE).
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly and reposition aside, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tools. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
^ Leave the brake hydraulic hose connected to the brake caliper.
^ Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop out.
^ Do not pull or twist the brake hydraulic hose.
3. Disconnect the parking brake wire front end. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the rear ABS wheel sensors. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
5. Set a suitable jack to support the rear suspension assembly.
6. Remove the upper shock absorber nuts using power tools.
7. Remove the suspension member nuts and member stay bolts using power tools.
8. Use the jack to support and lower the rear suspension assembly for removal.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to "Precautions".
^ Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to "Rear Wheel Alignment".

SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tools.
2. Set a suitable jack on the rear lower link to remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt using power tools.
3. Remove the suitable lack from the rear lower link.
4. Remove the upper shock absorber nut and bolt using power tools.
5. Remove the shock absorber.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUSPENSION ARM
Removal
1. Remove the rear suspension assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the connecting rod bracket from the suspension arm using power tools.
3. Remove the two suspension arm bolts and nuts from the suspension member side of the suspension arm using power tools.
4. Remove the ball joint cotter pin and lock nut using power tools.
^ Discard the cotter pin, use a new cotter pin for installation.
5. Remove the suspension arm from the knuckle using Tool.
Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

CAUTION:
^ Do not damage ball joint when removing.
^ While using Tool, temporarily tighten the nut so as not to damage screw threads.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Discard the cotter pin, use a new cotter pin for installation.
^ Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to "Rear Wheel Alignment".

RADIUS ROD
Removal
1. Remove the rear suspension assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the radius rod using power tools.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to "Rear Wheel Alignment".

FRONT LOWER LINK
Removal





1. Remove the front lower link nut and bolt from the knuckle side and the adjusting bolt and nut from the suspension member side using power tools.
^ Do not reuse the adjusting nut, use a new adjusting nut for installation.
2. Remove the front lower link.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Do not reuse the adjusting nut, use a new adjusting nut for installation.
^ Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to "Rear Wheel Alignment".

REAR LOWER LINK AND COIL SPRING
Removal
1. Loosen the rear lower link bolt and nut from the suspension member side.
2. Support the rear lower link by placing a suitable jack under the knuckle.





3. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the suspension member side using power tool.
^ Do not reuse the adjusting nut, use a new adjusting nut for installation.
4. Slowly lower the jack to lower the rear lower link and coil spring.
5. Remove the upper rubber seat, coil spring, and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
6. Remove rear lower link bolt and nut from the suspension member side using power tool.
7. Remove the rear lower link.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Do not reuse the adjusting nut. use a new adjusting nut for installation.
^ Check that the projecting part inside the upper rubber seat and the bracket flange are attached as shown.





^ Check that the projection part outside the upper rubber seat is directed toward the front of the vehicle.
^ Position the hollow of the lower rubber seat with the groove part of the rear lower link.
^ Install the coil spring so that the side with the two paint markers is directed toward the lower side.
^ Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to "Rear Wheel Alignment".

STABILIZER BAR
Removal
1. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from connecting rod, using power tools.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps and bushings using power tools.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.