Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
Install the rear upper coil spring insulator to the spring seat sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
Install the rear lower coil spring insulator to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING
| *1 | Identification Mark |
Set the rear coil spring to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
Note
Set the rear coil spring so that the identification mark is positioned as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Jack |
| *2 | Wooden Block |
Using a jack and wooden block, slowly jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly and rear coil spring with the bolt (B) and nut.
Note
Insert the bolt (B) with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
Since the stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt (B).
Fully tighten the nut (A) after stabilizing the suspension.
INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly to the rear stabilizer bar with the nut (B).
Tech Tips
If the ball joint turns together with the nut (B), use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
Install the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the 2 nuts (A).
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
Insert the 2 guides of the rear suspension arm cover to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
Install the rear suspension arm cover to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.
Note
Make sure that the 2 guides of rear suspension arm cover are inserted.
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks on the adjust cams and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Fully tighten the nut.
Note
The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.
When tightening the nut, keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment Click here.