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33A-1
FRONT
SUSPENSION
CONTENTSM33AA-A
LOWER ARM........................................................8SPECIFICATIONS................................................2
General Specifications....................................2SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES........4....................................2Front Wheel AlignmentService Specifications....................................4
Wheel Bearing Adjustment............................4STABILIZER BAR,................................................10
SPECIAL TOOLS
....................................................3STRUT ASSEMBLY............................................5
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................3
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Special Tools / Troubleshooting
SPECIAL TOOLS
L
L
Removalof the lower arm ball joint and
Wheel alignment
gauge attachment
Measurement of the wheel alignment
Spring compressorCompression of the front coil spring
MB990799-01Ball joint remover
and installerInstallation of the dust shield
TROUBLESHOOTINGM33EBAA
SymptomProbable causeRemedy
Steering wheel is heavy,Suspension malfunctionvibrates or pulls toBall joint
Adjust orreplace
one sideCoil springWheel alignment
Unbalanced or worn tiresAdjust or replace
Excessive vehicleBroken or deteriorated stabilizer
rollingShock absorber malfunctionReplace
Poor ridingImproper tire inflation pressureAdjust
Broken or deteriorated coil spring
Shock absorber malfunctionReplace
Inclination of vehicleBroken or deteriorated coil springReplace
NoiseLack of lubricationLubricate
Looseness and wear of each partRetighten or replace
Broken coil spring
Shock absorber malfunction
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33A-4FRONT SUSPENSION - Service Adjustment Procedures
Strut lowermounting bolt(upper)
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0 camber@ camber12FOO31
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
M33FBAT
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT‘d
TOE-INStandard value: 0 2 3 mm (0 +
.12 in.)
1. Adjust the toe-in by undoing the clips and turning the left
and right tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in
opposite directions).
2.After making the adjustments, use a turning radius gauge to
confirm that the steering wheel turning angle is within thestandard value range. (Refer to GROUP 37A
- Service
Adjustment Procedures.)Standard value:
Inner wheel
33”45’Outer wheel
28”21’
CAMBER AND CASTERStandard value:
Camber0” IL 30’
Caster3”55’ IL 30’
Install the special tool by tightening it to the same torque as
that applied to the drive shaft nut.
a
To adjust camber, turn the strut lower mounting bolt (upper).
One graduation is equivalent to about 20’ in camber. Caster hasbeen factory-adjusted to the standard value and requires no
adjustment.
Caution
1.One camber graduation changes toe by about 0.5 mm
(.02 in.). Be sure to adjust toe after camber has been
adjusted.
2.The difference in camber between right and left shouldbe within
O”30’.
WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENTM33FCAA
Bearing preload is pre-set to the specified value by design andtherefore can not be adjusted.
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Strut Assembly33A-5
STRUT ASSEMBLY
IREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
‘=Il Adjustment of Wheel Alignment
M33lA- *
6
45 Nm
2
33 ft.lbs.4!
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Removal steps
1. Brake hose tube clamo mountina bolt
2. Brake hose tube clam;-,3. Fr;;tSs;eed sensor clamp mountmg nut
4. Front speed sensor clamp
tABS>5. Strut lower mounting bolt
6. Strut upper mounting bolt
7. ECS connector
8. Cap
9. Strut assembly
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id
REAR
SUSPE,NSlON
CONTENTSM34AA-.
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . .._..24
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. .
23
Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection. . . . . . . . . .23
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . .33
SPECIAL TOOLS .
.._____......_..................._.................20SPECIFICATIONS
.__............................................. 19
General Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Service Specifications.._............................... 19
STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34TRAILING ARM
.._........_._...................................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING
_....................................... 22
UPPER AND LOWER ARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..t..........27
REAR AXLE HUB................................................
17
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY....................7
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES........5
Rear Hub Rotary-sliding Resistance
(Torque) Inspection................................................
6
Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection....................
5
Wheel Bearing End Play Inspection....................6
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY....................13
SPECIAL TOOLS....................................................
3
SPECIFICATIONS................................................2
,General Specifications....................................2
Service Specifications....................................2
STABILIZER BAR................................................15
TRAILING ARM....................................................11ITROUBLESHOOTING
4........................................UPPER ARM, LOWER ARM AND
ASSIST LINK91........................................................
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REAR SUSPENSION - Service Adjustment Procedures34-5
0 camber
“\
er
ewer arm (L.H.)A-L!?., ’ cLr”“l‘412F002E
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTIONM34FAAH
CAMBERStandard value: 0” + 30
To adjust camber, turn the lower arm mounting bolt
(cross-
member side).
NOTE(1) Make the adjustment with the assist link mounting bolt
(crossmember side) loosened.
(2) The difference between the right and left wheels should be30’ or less.
(3) Left wheel: Clockwise
(0 camber)
Right wheel: Clockwise
(0 camber)
One graduation changes camber by about 15’.
TOE-INStandard value: 0.5
-+ 2.5 mm (.Ol + .09 in.)
To adjust toe, turn the assist link mounting bolts (on crossmem-ber side) on both sides
t,he same amount.
NOTE
(1) The difference between right and left wheels should be 3mm (.I2 in.) or less.
(2) Left wheel: Clockwise (toe-in)
Right wheel: Clockwise (toe-out)
One graduation changes toe by about 4.8 mm
(.19 in.)
.
Caution1. Adjust the eccentric bolt within 90” from the central
position.
2.Adjust camber and toe, in that order, and, if camber isadjusted, be sure to adjust toe also.
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REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly34-7
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYM34GA-A
L/
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
140- 160 Nm*IOI- 116ftlbs.
Removal steps
1. Shock absorber mounting nuts (upper)2. ECS connector (ECS)3. Cap4. Brake line clamp bolt5. Brake caliper mounting bolt6. Brake caliper assembly7. Brake disc
8. Parkina brake cable clamo bolt
(Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe and
l * l +9. ParkinG brake cable end ”(Refer to GROUP 36 - Parking Brake.)10. Rear speed sensor clamp bolt (ABS)11. ABS speed sensor (ABS)12. Trailing arm mounting bolt and nut*I)13. Crossmember mounting nut*I)14. Rear suspension assembly
NOTE*.indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and
then fully tightened with the vehicle in the unladencondition.
Post-installation Operationl Installation of the Main Muffler(Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe andMain Muffler.)l Check of Wheel Alignment(Refer.to P.34-5.)l Check of Parking Brake Lever Stroke(Refer to GROUP 36 -Service AdjustmentProcedures.)l Installation of the Absorber Lid to Rear Side Trim(Refer to GROUP 52A-Trims.)A12FOllO
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALM34GBAT
13. REMOVAL OF CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING NUT / 14.
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYSupport the crossmember with a transmission jack, then
remove the crossmember mounting nut and rear suspen-
sion assembly.
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REAR SUSPENSION -Upper Arm, Lower Arm and Assist Link34-9UPPER ARM, LOWER ARM AND ASSIST LINK
iREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
LPre-removal Operation
l Removal of the Shock Absorber
(Refer to P.34-13.)Post-installation Operation
l Check of Wheel Alignment
(Refer to P.34-5.)l Installation of the Shock Absorber
(Refer to P.34-13.)Upper arm removal steps
1. Brake line clamp bolta*2. Self-locking nut
140- 160 Nm*IOl-116ft.lbs.”\
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2
/7
75-89Nm54 - 64 ft.lbs.
140 - 160 Nm*101 - 116ft.lbs.*
8
3. Upper arm mounting bolt and nut
4. Upper armLower arm removal steps
5. Lower arm mounting bolt and nutl *6. Self-locking nut
7. Lower armAssist link removal steps
8. Assist link mounting bolt and nut4*9. Self-locking nut10. Assist link
NOTE*:indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and
then fully tightened with the vehicle in the unladen
condition.
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SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVALMSBAB2. 6. 9. REMOVAL OF SELF-LOCKING NUT
Using the special tool, disconnect the knuckle from the
upper arm, lower arm, and assist link.
NOTE(1) Do not remove the nut from the ball joint, but just
loosen it.
(2) Suspend the special tool with a rope to prevent it from
dropping.