REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL STUD BOLT (for LH Side)


    1. A01EJE4

      Install the stud bolt.

      Torque:
      17 N*m  { 173 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL STUD BOLT (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  3. INSTALL HOLE PLUG


    1. A01EKD1

      Install the hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      There are 2 sizes of the hole plugs.

  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH


    1. A01EK4R

      Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      A01EKQJE01
      SST
      09502-12010
      09515-30010
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Tech Tips

      Slowly press in the mounting cushion.

    3. A01ELER

      While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.

  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH


    1. A01EJVK

      Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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      SST
      09502-12010
      09515-30010
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Tech Tips

      Slowly press in the mounting cushion.

    3. A01ELER

      While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.

  6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side)


    1. A01EM5Y

      Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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      SST
      09502-12010
      09515-30010
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Tech Tips

      Slowly press in the mounting cushion.

    3. A01ELER

      While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.

  7. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER


    1. A01ELQ1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Support the rear suspension member using a jack and 2 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Make sure to secure the rear suspension member to prevent it from dropping.

      Tech Tips

      Use properly sized wooden blocks to keep the jack and suspension member level.

    2. Raise the rear suspension member using a jack with wooden blocks.

      Note

      When raising the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

    3. Install the rear suspension member and rear lower suspension member stopper LH and rear lower suspension member stopper RH with the 4 nuts.

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      Torque:
      Nut A
      55 N*m  { 561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf }
      Nut B
      38 N*m  { 387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf }

    4. Install the rear suspension member and rear lower suspension member stoppers with the 2 bolts.

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      Torque:
      55 N*m  { 561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear suspension member with the rear lower suspension member stoppers in the correct direction shown in the illustration.

  9. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EJOPE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Identification Mark

      Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member with the bolt (B).

      Note

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

    2. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt (A) and the nut.

      Note

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

  10. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  11. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EKAME02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Identification Mark

      Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member with the bolt (B).

      Note

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

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

      Note

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

  12. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01EJDBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Identification Mark

      Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH to the rear suspension member with the bolt (B).

      Note

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

    2. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly RH with the bolt (B) and the nut.

      Note

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

  13. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET


    1. A01EK5G

      Install the lower No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      33 N*m  { 337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

  14. 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.

  15. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

  16. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Install the rear wheels.

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

    2. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

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

    4. Remove the rear wheels.

  17. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ELA5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly using a jack and wooden block as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not bend the brake dust cover.

    2. A01EK9ZE01

      Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH to set the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH in the tightening position as shown in the illustration.

      Standard angle (A)
      4°36' (4.6°)
      Standard length (B)
      38.6 mm (1.52 in.)

      CAUTION:

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

      Tech Tips

      If the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH cannot be positioned as shown in the illustration even when the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH is jacked up, apply additional load to the vehicle such as by having a person sit in the rear seat.

    3. A01EKPDE01

      Using SST and a socket wrench (19 mm), fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position.

      SST
      09961-00950
      Torque:
      without SST
      120 N*m  { 1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      89 N*m  { 904 kgf*cm, 65 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.

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

    4. A01EMNM

      Fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position.

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

      Note

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

  18. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. A01ELA5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly using a jack and wooden block as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not bend the brake dust cover.

    2. A01EL6FE01

      Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH to set the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH in the tightening position as shown in the illustration.

      Standard angle (A)
      4°36' (4.6°)
      Standard length (B)
      39.1 mm (1.54 in.)

      CAUTION:

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

      Tech Tips

      If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH cannot be positioned as shown in the illustration even when the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH is jacked up, apply additional load to the vehicle such as by having a person sit in the rear seat.

    3. A01EKAME01

      Fully tighten the bolts in the tightening position.

      Torque:
      Bolt (A)
      112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      120 N*m  { 1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt (A) and (B).

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  21. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKUAE01

      Install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      Nut (A)
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }
      Nut (B)
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

    2. Connect the connector.

  22. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A01EJBQE02

      Install the rear stabilizer bar with the 4 bolts in order 1 to 2.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  23. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear stabilizer bar with the nut.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  24. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  25. INSTALL REAR WHEELS

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

  26. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT


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

  27. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZATION


    1. Initialize the height control sensor signal Click here.

  28. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING


    1. Inspect and adjust the headlight aiming Click here.