REAR STRUT ROD INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. A01ELKBE01
      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. A01EJCGE01

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

      Standard angle (A)
      9°54' (9.9°)
      Standard length (B)
      83.9 mm (3.30 in.)
    3. A01ELKB

      Fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01EK7U

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

    5. A01ELVAE01
      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 the 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.

  2. INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    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.

  3. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


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      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.

  4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

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