REAR LOWER ARM INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • The rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly can be installed directly to the vehicle.


  1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HR4Y

      Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (inner side) with the bolt.

      Text in Illustration
      A01HNYE Bolt
      A01HQYC Front of the Vehicle
      A01HQ65 Paint Mark

      Tech Tips

      Ensure that the paint mark faces the rear of the vehicle.

    2. A01HOGIE07

      Set the rear No.1 suspension arm assembly in the position shown in the illustration, and fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HOE2

      Temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (inside) with the bolt.

      Text in Illustration
      A01HNYE Bolt
      A01HQ65 Paint Mark

      Tech Tips

      Ensure that the paint mark faces the rear of the vehicle.

  4. CONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (outer side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.

  5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A01HQF8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block

      Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, placing a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (inner side) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

  6. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HN5P

      Fully tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  8. INSTALL REAR WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  10. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZE (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  11. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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