REAR LOWER ARM (for AWD) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EL10E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Identification Mark

      Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member with the bolt and the nut.

      Note


      • Ensure that the identification mark faces the rear side of the vehicle.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

    2. A01EKANE01

      Set the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH in the tightening position shown in the illustration.

      Standard angle (A)
      7°36' (7.6°)
      Standard length (B)
      49.7 mm (1.96 in.)
    3. A01EKI4

      Fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

  2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER


    1. Raise the rear suspension member with a jack.

    2. Temporarily install the rear suspension member, 2 rear upper suspension member stoppers and 2 rear lower suspension member stopper retainers with the 4 nuts and 2 bolts.

      A01EK67E01

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear suspension member with the rear upper suspension member stopper and the rear lower suspension member stopper retainer in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.

    3. Fully tighten the 2 nuts (A).

      Torque:
      115 N*m  { 1173 kgf*cm, 85 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01EJB2E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fulcrum Length
      *2 Turn
      *3 Hold

      Using SST and a socket wrench (19 mm), fully tighten the 2 nuts (B).

      SST
      09961-00950
      Torque:
      without SST
      96 N*m  { 979 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      71 N*m  { 724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (1.39 ft.).

      • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

  4. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EJKH

      Connect the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and the nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

  5. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  6. INSTALL FRAME WIRE


    1. A01EJ76

      Engage the 2 clamps to install the frame wire.

      Note

      Do not twist the frame wire when installing it.

  7. INSTALL NO. 3 FLOOR WIRE


    1. A01EMN7

      Engage the clamp and connect the connector to install the No. 3 floor wire.

      Note

      Do not twist the No. 3 floor wire when installing it.

  8. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. A01EKRT

      Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 5 clips.

  9. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EK3YE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Identification Mark
      *2 Rear Suspension Toe Adjust Cam Sub-assembly
      *3 No. 2 Camber Adjust Cam

      Temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member with the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, the No. 2 camber adjust cam and the nut (B).

      Note

      Ensure that the identification mark faces the rear side of the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      When temporarily tightening the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

    2. Fully tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt (A) and the nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

  10. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  11. CONNECT REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ELOI

      Connect the rear height control sensor sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH with the nut.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  12. INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EMHJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Identification Mark

      Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and the nut.

      Note


      • Ensure that the identification mark faces the inside of the vehicle.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

    2. A01EJLIE01

      Set the rear strut rod assembly in the tightening position shown in the illustration.

      Standard angle (A)
      9°3' (9.04°)
      Standard length (B)
      78.3 mm (3.08 in.)
    3. A01EMHJ

      Fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01EKS9

      Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly to the body with the bolt and the nut.

    5. A01EMG6E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fulcrum Length
      *2 Turn

      Using SST and a socket wrench (17 mm), fully tighten the bolt in the rebound position.

      SST
      09961-00950
      Torque:
      without SST
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      59 N*m  { 603 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (1.39 ft.).

      • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

  13. INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  14. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKY9

      Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly when installing it.

  15. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK8YE01

      Remove SST from the transfer.

      SST
      09325-20010

    2. Install the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

      • Be careful not to damage the universal joint boot when installing the propeller shaft.

    3. A01EMABE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly and install the 4 nuts and 4 washers temporarily.

      Note

      Do not allow grease to adhere to be bolts or washers.

    4. A01EM4R

      Temporarily install the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly with the 4 bolts, 2 No. 1 center support bearing washers and 2 No. 2 center support bearing washers.

      Note


      • Reuse the washers.

      • Do not allow grease to adhere to be bolts or washers.

    5. A01EJS9E01

      Fully tighten the 4 nuts.

      Torque:
      37 N*m  { 379 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }

  17. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    SST
    09370-50010

    1. Remove the piece of cloth or equivalent from the universal joint.

    2. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.

    3. A01EKBT

      Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), tighten the 6 bolts.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01EK2SE01

      With the vehicle unloaded, adjust the dimension between the rear side of the cover and shaft as shown in the illustration.

      Length A
      65.5 to 70.5 mm (2.579 to 2.776 in.)
    5. A01EJ81E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Center Support Bearing Assembly
      *2 No. 2 Center Support Bearing Assembly

      With the vehicle unloaded, adjust the front and rear dimensions between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion respectively as shown in the illustration, and then tighten the bolts.

      Length A
      11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.453 to 0.532 in.)

    6. Check that the center line of the bracket is at a right angle to the shaft axial direction.

    7. A01EM4R

      Fully tighten the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      37 N*m  { 375 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }

  18. INSPECT AND ADJUST TRANSFER OIL


    1. Inspect and adjust the transfer oil Click here.

  19. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the center exhaust pipe assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Refer to the instructions for Installation of the exhaust pipe Click here.

  20. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

  21. INSTALL REAR WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  22. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

    2. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.

  23. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EKQQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the adjust cams and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. Fully tighten the nut.

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

      Note

      The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

      Tech Tips

      When fully tightening the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

  24. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  25. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment Click here.

  26. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZATION


    1. Initialize the height control sensor signal Click here.

  27. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING


    1. Inspect and adjust the headlight aiming Click here.