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All Wheel Drive (AWD)







Rear Suspension Overview

Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of suspension is not permitted.

Always replace self-locking nuts.

Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Therefore, only tighten bolts on components with bonded rubber bushings when wheel bearing housing is lifted (curb weight position). Refer to => [ Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position ] Rear Axle, Lifting to Curb Weight Position

Always replace bonded rubber bushings on both sides of vehicle.






I - Refer to => [ Subframe and Final Drive Assembly Overview ] Subframe and Final Drive Assembly Overview.

II - Refer to => [ Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview ] Transverse Link and Tie Rod Assembly Overview.






III - Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing and Trailing Arm Assembly Overview ] Wheel Bearing Housing and Trailing Arm Assembly Overview.

IV - Refer to => [ Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Overview ] Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly Overview.

IV - Refer to => [ Shock Absorber Assembly Overview, AWD ] Shock Absorber Assembly Overview, AWD.

V - Refer to => [ Stabilizer Bar Assembly Overview ] Stabilizer Bar Assembly Overview.