INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for Rear Side)
Apply soapy water around the outside of a new rear suspension member body mounting cushion.
| *a | Front of Vehicle |
| *b | Apply Soapy Water |
Position the body mounting cushion as shown in the illustration, and install it to the rear suspension member.
Using SST, press in the body mounting cushion.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the inner cylinder of the body mounting cushion.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH (for Front Side)
Apply soapy water around the outside of a new rear suspension member body mounting cushion.
| *a | Front of Vehicle |
| *b | Apply Soapy Water |
Position the body mounting cushion as shown in the illustration, and install it to the rear suspension member.
Using SST, press in the body mounting cushion.
Note
Do not apply excessive force to the inner cylinder of the body mounting cushion.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH (for Front Side)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Pass SST bolts through the area shown in the illustration, and install the mount cushion No. 1.
Note
Make sure the mount cushion installation angle misalignment is not over +-3
Make sure the mount cushion is not at an angle by first temporarily installing the mount cushion to the member before installing SST.
Before using SST bolts, apply hypoid gear oil to their threads.
Be sure to combine SST properly.
Confirm that SST contacts the entire seat surface of the mount cushion.
Do not install SST bolts at an angle.
Make sure SST bolts are tightened equally.
INSTALL REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Pass SST bolt through the area shown in the illustration, and install the mount cushion No. 2.
Note
Make sure the mount cushion installation angle misalignment is not over +-3.
Make sure the mount cushion is not at an angle by first temporarily installing the mount cushion to the member before installing SST.
Before using SST bolt, apply hypoid gear oil to their threads.
Be sure to combine SST properly.
Confirm that SST contacts the entire seat surface of the mount cushion.
Do not install SST bolts at an angle.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Temporarily install the control arm with the bolt, nut and washer to the suspension member.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Temporarily install the control arm with the bolt, nut and washer to the suspension member.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Insert the toe adjust cam from the front of the vehicle and connect the toe control link. Then temporarily install the No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate with the nut.
| *1 | No. 2 Suspension Toe Adjust Plate |
| *a | Matchmark |
Note
Align the matchmarks of the No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and suspension member.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Temporarily install the No. 1 suspension arm with the bolt and nut to the suspension member.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER
Install the rear suspension member damper with the 3 bolts.
INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
Make sure the bracket's arrows face the front of the vehicle.
First temporarily install bolt 1. Then install bolts 2, 3 and 4. Then tighten bolt 5.
INSTALL ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR
INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Install the stabilizer link with the nut to the stabilizer bar.
INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Attachment |
| *2 | Engine Lifter |
| *a | Attachment placement location |
Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.
Note
Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the body.
Note
When raising the rear suspension member subassembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
for Sports Package:
| *A | for Sports Package | *B | for Standard |
| *1 | Suspension Member Stopper Lower RH | *2 | Suspension Member Stopper Lower LH |
Install the 2 member stoppers with the 4 bolts labeled B, and install the 4 bolts labeled A.
for Standard:
Install the 4 bolts labeled B.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DRIVE SHAFT
INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET
Install the bracket to the lower arm with the bolt.
INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Install the height control sensor with the 2 bolts.
Note
Do not drop the height control sensor. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
Align the matchmarks on the height control sensor link and bracket.
Install the nut to the height control sensor link.
Connect the connector.
INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
CONNECT NO. 1 ACTUATOR HARNESS CLAMP
INSTALL REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH
Install the liner with the 3 screws, 11 nuts, 2 clips to the vehicle side.
STABILIZE SUSPENSION (w/o Air Suspension)
Install the rear tires.
Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.
Remove the rear tires.
Jack up the axle carrier with a wooden block between the jack and axle carrier. Apply a load to the rear suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.
STABILIZE SUSPENSION (w/ Air Suspension)
Install the rear tires.
Lower the vehicle and start the engine. Then fill the pneumatic cylinder assembly with rear shock absorber with air.
Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.
Remove the rear tires.
Jack up the axle carrier with a wooden block between the jack and axle carrier. Apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is placed in a horizontal position.
TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Tighten the nuts on the rear control arm.
TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Tighten the nuts on the control arm.
TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Tighten the 2 nuts.
TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Tighten the bolt and nut.
TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
INSPECT REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENESS
Jack up the vehicle.
Shake the suspension arm by hand and check for rattle.
| Standard rattle |
|---|
| No rattle is felt |
INSPECT REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENESS
Jack up the vehicle.
Shake the suspension arm by hand and check for rattle.
| Standard rattle |
|---|
| No rattle is felt |
INSPECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENESS
Jack up the vehicle.
Shake the suspension arm by hand and check for rattle.
| Standard rattle |
|---|
| No rattle is felt |
INSPECT TOE CONTROL LINK BALL JOINT LOOSENESS
Jack up the vehicle.
Shake the suspension link by hand and check for rattle.
| Standard rattle |
|---|
| No rattle is felt |
CHECK VEHICLE HEIGHT
ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA