REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER(for AWD) INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG

   
   

   1. Install the 8 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER HOLE COVER

   
   

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

3. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

   
   

   1. Using SST, install a new rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.

      

      *1	Rear Suspension Member Sub-assembly	-	-
      *a	0° +/- 3°	*b	5.0 to 6.0 mm (0.197 to 0.236 in.)
      	SST bolt location		Front of the Vehicle

      SST

      09316-12010

      Note

      
      

      • Make sure that the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion is aligned within 3° from the center.

      • Temporarily install the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion to the rear suspension member sub-assembly in order to prevent it from tilting, and then install SST.

      • Before using SST, apply grease to the SST bolts.

      • Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.

      • Make sure that SST (09316-12010) contacts the entire circumference of the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.

      • Do not tilt the bolts of SST.

      Tech Tips

      Install the SST bolt to the SST hole as shown in the illustration.

4. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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5. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

   Tech Tips

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      *a	Engine Lifter
      *b	Attachment
      	Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      
      

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

      • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

      

      Note

      
      

      • Use attachments and wooden blocks to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

      • Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly until the installation has been completed.

   2. Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and vehicle.

   3. Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:

      143 N*m  { 1458 kgf*cm, 105 ft.*lbf }

   4. Engage the 3 clamps to install the differential carrier wire harness.

   5. w/ Height Control Sensor:

      
      

      1. Engage the clamp to install the height control sensor wire harness.

7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR

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8. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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