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3) Install the transfer clutch assembly to the case.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the seal rings.
NOTE:
Insert the clutch assembly fully into position until the bear-
ing shoulder bottoms.
G3M0429
6. CONNECTION OF EACH SECTION
1) Install vehicle speed sensor 1 on transmission case.
[FWD only]
Tightening torque:
7±1 N⋅m (0.7±0.1 kg-m, 5.1±0.7 ft-lb)
2) Install oil pipe.
G3M0339
3) Install the reduction driven gear.
4) Install the parking pawl and shaft, set the select lever in
the“P”range and tighten the drive pinion lock nut.
Tightening torque:
98±5 N⋅m (10.0±0.5 kg-m, 72.3±3.6 ft-lb)
NOTE:
After tightening, stake the lock nut securely.
G3M0895
5) Install the reduction drive gear assembly.
CAUTION:
Align mark on reduction drive gear with mark on driven
gear during installation.
NOTE:
Insert it fully into position until the bearing shoulder bot-
toms.
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6) Measurement and adjustment of extension end play
(1) Measure distance L from end of extension case and
rear drive shaft with ST. (On FWD models, measure
distance from end of case to point at bearing location.)
ST 398643600 GAUGE
Unit: mm
L = Measured value 15
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7) Installation of extension case (AWD), transmission
cover (FWD) and transmission case.
AWD model:
(1) Attach the selected thrust needle bearing to the end
surface of reduction drive gear with vaseline.
(2) Set the parking return spring.
(3) Remove the transfer clutch from the extension
case.
Set the needle bearing on the reduction drive shaft and
then install transfer clutch to the transfer clutch hub.
NOTE:
Be sure to engage the spline teeth correctly.
(4) With gasket inserted between them, install the
extension case to the transmission case.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use a new gasket.
After inserting the extension case halfway, connect
the connector for duty solenoid C. Be careful not to
jam the cord in the case.
Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft seal
ring.
(5) Tighten bolts to secure the case.
Tightening torque:
25±2 N⋅m (2.5±0.2 kg-m, 18.1±1.4 ft-lb)
FWD model:
(1) Attach selected shim to transmission cover using
vaseline.
(2) Set the parking return spring.
(3) After positioning gasket, assemble transmission
cover and transmission case.
NOTE:
While aligning bearings, parking shaft, reduction driven
gear, etc. assemble the two cases.
(4) Tighten bolts.
Tightening torque:
25±2 N⋅m (2.5±0.2 kg-m, 18.1±1.4 ft-lb)
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7. EXTERNAL PARTS
1) Install the vehicle speed sensor 1. (AWD only)
Tightening torque:
7±1 N⋅m (0.7±0.1 kg-m, 5.1±0.7 ft-lb)
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2. SIDE OIL SEAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Move selector lever or gear shift lever to“N”.
3) Release the parking brake.
4) Loosen both wheel nuts.
5) Jack-up the vehicle and support it with rigid racks.
6) Remove wheels.
7) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
G3M0038
8) Remove the DOJ of rear drive shaft from rear differen-
tial.
(1) Remove the A.B.S. sensor cable clamp and park-
ing brake cable clamp from bracket.
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(2) Remove the A.B.S. sensor cable clamp from the
trailing link.
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(3) Remove the A.B.S. sensor cable clamp and park-
ing brake cable guide from the trailing link.
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(4) Remove the rear stabilizer link.
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4) Remove brake hose clamp and disconnect brake hose
from strut. Attach brake hose to body using gum tape.
5) Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt
which secures strut to housing.
6) Remove bolt securing the A.B.S. sensor harness.
(A.B.S. equipped models.)
G4M0505
7) Remove two bolts securing housing to strut.
CAUTION:
While holding head of adjusting bolt, loosen self-lock-
ing nut.
8) Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
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B: DISASSEMBLY
1) Using a coil spring compressor, compress coil spring.
G4M0507
2) Using ST, remove self-locking nut.
ST 927760000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
3) Remove strut mount, upper spring seat and rubber seat
from strut.
4) Gradually decreasing compression force of spring
compressor, and remove coil spring.
5) Remove dust cover and helper.
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7) Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install rubber seat
and spring seat.
NOTE:
Ensure that upper spring seat is positioned with“OUT”
mark facing outward.
8) Install strut mount to the piston rod, and tighten the
self-locking nut temporarily.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
G4M0507
9) Using hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning,
tighten self-locking nut with ST.
Tightening torque:
54±5 N⋅m (5.5±0.5 kg-m, 39.8±3.6 ft-lb)
ST 927760000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
10) Loosen the coil spring carefully.
E: INSTALLATION
1) Install strut mount at upper side of strut to body and
tighten with nuts.
Tightening torque:
20±6 N⋅m (2.0±0.6 kg-m, 14.5±4.3 ft-lb)
2) Connect housing to lower side of strut.
3) Position aligning mark on camber adjusting bolt with
aligning mark on lower side bracket of strut.
CAUTION:
While holding head of adjusting bolt, tighten self-
locking nut.
Be sure to use new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
152±20 N⋅m (15.5±2.0 kg-m, 112±14 ft-lb)
4) Install A.B.S. sensor harness to strut. (A.B.S. equipped
models.)
Tightening torque:
152±20 N⋅m (15.5±2.0 kg-m, 112±14 ft-lb)
5) Install brake hose at lower side of strut with clamp.
G4M0503
6) Install union bolts which secure brake caliper to brake
hose.
Tightening torque:
18±3 N⋅m (1.8±0.3 kg-m, 13.0±2.2 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Install wheels.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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1. FWD MODEL
1) Loosen wheel nuts. Lift-up vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove stabilizer link from rear lateral link.
4) Scribe an aligning mark on adjusting bolt, adjusting
wheel and crossmember.
5) Remove bolts securing lateral links to housing.
6) Turn cap (lateral link) counterclockwise until it contacts
stopper, then remove cap.
7) While holding adjusting bolt’s head with a wrench,
loosen self-locking nut.
CAUTION:
Always loosen self-locking nut before turning adjust-
ing bolt.
8) Lateral link removal
(1) Left lateral links
Remove adjusting bolt and front and rear lateral links.
(2) Right lateral links
Support crossmember with transmission jack.
Remove bolts securing crossmember to vehicle body.
Lower transmission jack until adjusting bolt can be
removed. Remove adjusting bolt, front and rear lateral
links.
2. AWD MODEL
1) Loosen wheel nuts. Lift-up vehicle and remove wheel.
2) Remove stabilizers link from lateral link.
3) Remove A.B.S. sensor harness from trailing link.
(A.B.S. equipped models.)
B4M0573A
4) Remove bolt securing trailing link to housing.
5) Remove DOJ from differential. 
6) Scribe an alignment mark on rear lateral link adjusting
bolt and crossmember.
7) Remove bolt securing lateral link to housing.
8) Remove bolts securing front and rear lateral links to
crossmember, detach lateral links.
CAUTION:
To loosen adjusting bolt, always loosen nut while hold-
ing the head of adjusting bolt.
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E: INSTALLATION
1) Install strut mount cap.
2) Tighten self-locking nut used to secure strut mount to
vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
NOTE:
Tighten strut mount and cap as a unit.
Tightening torque:
20±6 N⋅m (2.0±0.6 kg-m, 14.5±4.3 ft-lb)
3) Tighten bolts securing rear strut to housing.
Tightening torque:
196
+39
 10N⋅m (20.0+4.0
 1.0kg-m, 145+29
 7ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
4) Models with rear disc brakes:
Tighten brake hose union bolt on brake caliper.
Tightening torque:
18±3 N⋅m (1.8±0.3 kg-m, 13.0±2.2 ft-lb)
Models with rear drum brakes:
Connect brake hose to brake pipe.
Tightening torque:
15
+3
 2N⋅m (1.5+0.3
 0.2kg-m, 10.8+2.2
 1.4ft-lb)
5) Insert brake hose clip between brake hose and lower
side of strut.
CAUTION:
Check that hose clip is positioned properly.
Check brake hose for twisting, or excessive tension.
Models equipped with A.B.S.:
Do not subject A.B.S. sensor harness to excessive ten-
sion.
6) Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Lower vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque:
88±10 N⋅m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
8) Sedan:
Install rear seat backrest and rear seat cushion.
Wagon:
Install strut cap of rear quarter trim.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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11. Rear Crossmember (AWD Model)
A: REMOVAL
B4M0572A
1Crossmember
2Floating bushing
3Adjusting bolt
4Stopper
5Stabilizer link
6Rear lateral link
7Front lateral link
8Washer
9Cap (Protection)
10Trailing link
11Self-locking nut
12Crossmember reinforcement
lower (Sedan model only)
Tightening torque: N⋅m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25±7 (2.5±0.7, 18.1±5.1)
T2: 44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T3: 98±15 (10.0±1.5, 72±11)
T4: 113±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11)
T5: 127±20 (13.0±2.0, 94±14)
T6: 137±20 (14.0±2.0, 101±14)
CAUTION:
Do not subject A.B.S. sensor harness to excessive ten-
sion. (A.B.S. equipped models.)
1) Separate front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust pipe.
2) Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
3) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower.
(Sedan model only)
4) Remove rear differential. 
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