REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER INSTALLATION


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


    1. A003YXKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hole
      A003ZV9 Front of the Vehicle
      A003YYF Outside of the Vehicle

      Temporarily install a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion so that the holes are positioned longitudinally as shown in the illustration.

    2. A003ZBME01

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09570-24011
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01020, 09830-01040, 09830-01060 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use.

    3. A003WKQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

      SST
      09570-24011
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01020, 09830-01040, 09830-01060 )

      Note

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH


    1. A003XKKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hole
      A003ZV9 Front of the Vehicle
      A003YYF Left Side of the Vehicle

      Temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH so that the holes are positioned longitudinally as shown in the illustration.

    2. A003WRCE01

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890, 09952-06010 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

    3. A003WYME01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890, 09952-06010 )

      Note

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH


    1. A003WIVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hole
      A003ZV9 Front of the Vehicle
      A003YYF Right Side of the Vehicle

      Temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH so that the holes are positioned longitudinally as shown in the illustration.

    2. A003YRGE01

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890, 09952-06010 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

    3. A003VB3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890, 09952-06010 )

      Note

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  5. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003VQHE01

      Temporarily install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.

    2. Set the rear upper control arm assembly LH in the tightening position as shown in the illustration.

      Reference length (A)
      23.0 mm (0.906 in.)

    3. Fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position.

      Torque:
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  6. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  7. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER


    1. Install the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear suspension member upper stoppers in the correct direction.

  8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER


    1. Install the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear suspension member rear upper stoppers in the correct direction.

  9. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. 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.

      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    2. Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the 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 with the 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, 2 rear suspension member rear lower stoppers, 2 bolts, 2 nuts (A) and 2 nuts (B).

      A003YTJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Suspension Member Rear Lower Stopper - -
      A003ZV9 Nut (A) A003YYF Bolt
      A003W0J Nut (B) - -
      Torque:
      Bolt
      125 N*m  { 1275 kgf*cm, 92 ft.*lbf }
      Nut (A)
      125 N*m  { 1275 kgf*cm, 92 ft.*lbf }
      Nut (B)
      61 N*m  { 620 kgf*cm, 45 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the rear suspension member rear lower stoppers facing in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.

    4. Lower the engine lifter.

  10. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A003WJ1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Identification Mark
      A003YYF Front of the Vehicle

      Install the rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Ensure that the identification mark is on the right side of the vehicle.

  11. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH


    1. Install the rear suspension member brace LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      35 N*m  { 357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  13. INSTALL REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

    A003ZHME02
    Text in Illustration
    *a 10 mm or less

    1. Install the rear upper coil spring insulator to the rear coil spring.

      Note

      Install the rear upper coil spring insulator so that the dimension between the stopper and upper end of the rear coil spring is 10 mm (0.394 in.) or less.

  14. INSTALL REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  15. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


    1. Install the rear lower coil spring insulator to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  16. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.

    2. A003XWQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Identification Mark
      *b 30° or less
      *c Lower End of Rear Coil Spring

      Set the rear coil spring LH to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Note


      • Set the rear coil spring so that the identification marks are positioned as shown in the illustration.

      • Set the rear coil spring so that its lower end is within the range shown in the illustration.

    3. A003XM3E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Using a jack and wooden block, slowly jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    4. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH and rear coil spring LH with the bolt and nut.

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  19. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    Note

    Since the rear stabilizer link assembly LH, rear stabilizer cushions and nut (B) are not reusable, new parts must be installed.


    1. A003ZTN

      Install a new rear stabilizer link assembly LH and 2 new rear stabilizer cushions to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a new nut (B) as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      A003ZV9 Nut (A)
      A003YYF Nut (B)
      Torque:
      30 N*m  { 306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear stabilizer cushions in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.

    2. Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear stabilizer bar with the nut (A).

      Torque:
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

    3. A003XPUE01

      Adjust the rear stabilizer link assembly LH so that A and B are parallel as shown in the illustration.

  20. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  21. INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    1. Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    2. A003YFXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      A003ZV9 Bolt (A)
      A003YYF Bolt (B)
      A003W0J Bolt (C)

      Temporarily install the rear axle assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (C) and nut.

      Note


      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    3. Temporarily install the rear axle assembly and No. 2 flexible hose bracket to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.

      Note


      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    4. Install the rear axle assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the 2 bolts (A).

      Torque:
      200 N*m  { 2039 kgf*cm, 148 ft.*lbf }

    5. Fully tighten the bolt (B) and bolt (C).

      Torque:
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

    6. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  22. INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. A003Z8R

      Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle assembly with a new nut (A).

      Text in Illustration
      A003ZV9 Nut (A)
      A003YYF Nut (B)

    2. Using the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, No. 2 camber adjust cam and nut (B), temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Insert the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from the rear of the vehicle.

      • Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

    3. Fully tighten the nut (A).

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

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  25. INSTALL REAR DISC


    1. Install the 2 rear discs Click here.

  26. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      57 N*m  { 585 kgf*cm, 42 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the rear flexible hose to the No. 2 flexible hose bracket with the bolt.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  27. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  28. CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003Z7EE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
      *2 Clip

      Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Be sure to engage the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly clip onto the rear disc brake cylinder assembly as shown in the illustration.

    2. A003WLP

      Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

    3. Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

  29. CONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  30. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR (for LH Side)


    1. A003VOHE02

      Install the parking brake lever protector to the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  31. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. Engage the 2 guides and install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

    2. Connect the connector.

    3. Engage the clamp.

  33. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE LH


    1. Connect the rear speed sensor wire connector to the rear speed sensor.

  34. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  35. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

    Click here

  36. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A003YADE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack
      A003YGT Wooden Block placement location

      Using a jack and wooden block as shown in the illustration, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to keep it level so that the suspension is positioned at the vehicle standard height position (position for final tightening of the suspension).

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

      Tech Tips


      • If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly cannot be positioned within the specification even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up, apply additional load such as by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.

      • This procedure duplicates standard vehicle height conditions.

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

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


    1. A003VVE

      Fully tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolts.

      • Make sure that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly remains level when fully tightening the bolt.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  39. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)


    1. for LH Side:


      1. Install the rear floor side member cover LH with the 2 bolts, nut and 2 clips.

    2. for RH Side:


      1. Install the rear floor side member cover RH with the bolt, nut and 2 clips.

  40. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH


    1. Insert the 2 claws of the rear suspension arm cover into the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

    2. Install the rear suspension arm cover with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Make sure that the 2 claws of the rear suspension arm cover are inserted.

  41. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  42. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  43. INSTALL REAR WHEELS

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

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


    1. A003ZOJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmarks

      Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. Fully tighten the nut to install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

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

      Note


      • Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

      • Make sure that the vehicle is unloaded when fully tightening the nut.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  46. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Connect each connector.

    2. A003XF4

      Engage the 8 claws and clip to install the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  47. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for LHD)


    1. A003Y0E

      Engage the 4 guides, clip and 3 claws to install the instrument side panel LH.

  48. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for LHD)


    1. A003Y6FE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Alignment Mark (Orange)

      Align the alignment mark (orange) on the weatherstrip with the protruding portion on the body indicated by the arrow in the illustration, and install the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

      Note

      After installation, check that the corners fit correctly.

  49. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Connect each connector.

    2. Engage the clamp.

    3. Engage the clip.

    4. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the 2 screws <E>.

  50. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  51. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Connect each connector.

    2. Engage the clamp.

    3. Engage the 2 clips.

    4. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the screw <E>.

  52. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.

    2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

    3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

  53. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  54. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZATION (w/ Height Control Sensor)

    Click here

  55. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ Height Control Sensor)

    Click here

  56. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    Click here