REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG


    1. Install the 4 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH


    1. A01G7Q3

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01G8AH Front of the Vehicle

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

      A01G89SE01
      SST
      09710-30012   ( 09710-04061 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00650 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Tech Tips

      Slowly press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH.

    3. A01G8D2

      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.

  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH


    1. A01G5JF

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01G8AH Front of the Vehicle

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

      A01G7CLE01
      SST
      09710-30012   ( 09710-04061 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00650 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Tech Tips

      Slowly press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH.

    3. A01G7NR

      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.

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


    1. A01G5VP

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01G8AH Front of the Vehicle

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

      A01G6NKE01
      SST
      09710-30012   ( 09710-04061 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00650 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Tech Tips

      Slowly press in the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion.

    3. A01G8OC

      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.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G8AME01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Engine Lifter
      *2 Attachment
      A01G6V4 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.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

      A01G7C8E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Suspension Member Lower Stopper - -
      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 sub-assembly and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      56 N*m  { 566 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf }

      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.

  7. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


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

  8. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. A01G7MM

      Temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (inner side) to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Text in Illustration
      A01G8AH Bolt
      A01G7F9 Paint Mark

      Tech Tips

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

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  11. INSTALL NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET


    1. Install the No. 3 exhaust pipe support bracket to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

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

  12. INSTALL JACK UP BRACKET


    1. Install the jack up bracket to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

  13. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the rear No. 1 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 front of the vehicle.

  14. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  15. CONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    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.

  16. CONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  17. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A01G4REE01
      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.

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


    1. A01G4PKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Fulcrum Length

      Using SST, fully tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (inner side) with the bolt.

      SST
      09961-00950
      Torque:
      without SST
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      72 N*m  { 731 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 380 mm (1.25 ft.).

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

    2. A01G9UQ

      Fully tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (outer side) with the bolt.

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

      Note

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

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. A01G4DHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Fulcrum Length

      Using SST, fully tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (inner side) with the bolt.

      SST
      09961-00950
      Torque:
      without SST
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      72 N*m  { 731 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 380 mm (1.25 ft.).

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

    2. A01G9JM

      Fully tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (outer side) with the bolt.

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

      Note

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

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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

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  23. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A01G8M9

      Install the rear stabilizer bar with the 4 nuts.

      Text in Illustration
      A01G8AH Nut
      A01G47H Front of the Vehicle
      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  24. CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear stabilizer bar with nut.

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

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

  25. CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  26. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


  27. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. Install the No. 2 floor under cover with the 2 bolts, 3 nuts and 2 clips.

      Torque:
      4.0 N*m  { 41 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf }

  28. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 2 bolts, 3 nuts and 2 clips.

      Torque:
      4.0 N*m  { 41 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf }

  29. INSTALL REAR WHEELS

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

  30. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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