PROCEDURE
INSTALL HOLE PLUG
Install the 4 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH
| *a | View from beneath |
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Front of the Vehicle |
Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the position shown in the illustration.
Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Slowly press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH.
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.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH
| *a | View from beneath |
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Front of the Vehicle |
Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the position shown in the illustration.
Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Slowly press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH.
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.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side)
| *a | View from beneath |
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Front of the Vehicle |
Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the position shown in the illustration.
Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
Slowly press in the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion.
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.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Engine Lifter |
| *2 | Attachment |
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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.
Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the vehicle body.
Note
When raising the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly, rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly LH and rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly RH with the 4 nuts.
| *1 | Rear Suspension Member Lower Stopper | - | - |
Install the 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers with the 2 bolts to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Note
Be sure to install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the rear suspension member lower stoppers in the correct direction, as shown in the illustration.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET
Install the No. 3 exhaust pipe support bracket to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
CONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
CONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear stabilizer bar with nut.
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER
INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
INSTALL REAR WHEELS
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT