Rear Suspension
ISuspension Arms Replacement ('96 - 99 modelsl
tffi Whsn ths suspension arms ar6 to be removed. place additionsl weight in the trunk bafore hoisting' Wh€n
-substantial weight is removed ftom th6 teal of ths vehicl6, the center of gravity may change causing ths cat to tip tor'
ward.
CAUTION:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
.Thgvehic|eshouldb€onthggroundboforeanybohsornutsconnectodtorubbelmountso]bughingsaretighton.
NOTE:
. Make sure the toe adjusting bolts on the compensator arm are installed in the same direction'
. ,,t UP 1,, or ,,t UP LH G,. or ,.t UP LK,, or "t UP LS'. is stamped on the |eft upper arm and ,,t UP R" or "t UP RH G., or
"t UP RK" or "t UP RS" on the right upper arm'
. The rightand left "ornp"n""to, uitt rre symmetrical lnstall sothe "t UP" stamped side faces forward'
.Afterinsta||ingthesuspens|onarm,checktherearwhee|alignment,andadjustifnecessary(seepagelS-4).
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m
ADJUSTING BOLT(FLANGE BOLTI10 x 1.25 mm
BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand oamage.
(5.5 kgf'm, 40 lbf'ftl
UPPER ARM INNER
47 tbf.ftl
tJ
l0 mm FLANGE BOLT
N.m t4.0 kst m, 29lblftl
DAMPER MOUNTING BOLT(FLANGE BOLT}
10 x 1.25 mm
54Nm(5.5 kgd.m, iro lbf'ft)
FI.ANGE BOLT10 x 1,25 mm54 N.m(5,5 ksrf.m, 4{} lbf'ft}
UPPER ARMCheck for bendangdamage-
TRAILING ARM
COMPENSATOR ARM
Check for bendingano oamage,
COMPENSATOR ARM
INNER BUSHING
.- SILICONE.@] GREASE
Check tor deteriorataonand damage.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgt'm,47 lbf.ft)
LOWER ARMCheck for cracksano damage.
LOWEN ARM BUSHING
.,- SILICONE..i@l GREASECheck for deteriorationand oamage,FLANGE AOLT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf m,47 tbf.ftt
FLANGE BOL10 x 1.25 mm
I 54 N.m
(5.5 ksrm, ao lbf'ftl
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Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ('gg 2D Si and Si-R models)
CAUTION:
. Roplace the self-locking nut after removal.' The vehicle should be on the gtound before any bohs or nuls connected to rubber mounts or bushing are tightened.
NOTE:
' Make sure the toe adjusting borts on the compensator arm are insta|ed in the same direction.. "t UP L" or "t UP LH G" or "t Up LK" or "l Up LS,, is stamped on the left upper arm and ,,t Up R,, or "t Up RH G,,"i UP RK" or "t UP RS" on the right upper arm.. The right and left compensator arm are symmeticar. Install sothe"upr"markpointstothefront.. After installing the suspension arm, check the wheel atignment and adiust if necessary,
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.25 mm54Nm155kgl.m,,rc lbf.ftl
8 rhm BOLTS22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16 tbtfrlSTABILIZER BUSHTNG
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 rnm54 N.m {5.5 kgt m, iro lbf.ft)
STAEILIZER BARCheck for bending or damage.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1 .25 mm64 N m {5.5 kgf.m,47 lbtftl
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 *gf.m,
and
UPPER ARM BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationAlign the stabitizer markwith the end ot the stabilizer bushing.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m, a0 lbtftl
stLrcoNEUPPER ARM BUSHINGiO lbf.ftl
TRAILING ARMCheck for bending and
EOLTS10 x 1.25 mm39 N m ll kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
UPPER ARMCheck for b€nding or damage.#@lstLtcoNECOMPENSATOR ARM BUSHING
COMPENSATORARM BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage.
FLANGE NUTr '1.25 mm29 N.m {3.0 ksl.m,22 lbtft}Belore tightening the flange nut,position the ball joint pinin the middle ol its range oftravel, with the suspension undervehicle load.
LOWER ARMCheck for damage-
BUSHING
FLANGE BOLTl0 x 1.25 mm6l N.m 16.5 kg{.m, a7 lbt.ftl
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1,25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftl
SELF.LOCKNG NUT
LOWER ARM
-GrstltcoNE10 x 1.25 mm 29 N.m (3.0 ksl.m, 22 tbtfrlReplace.Hold the ball ioinl pin using a hex w.enct.and tighten the selfjocking nut.
STABILIZEB LINK
LOWER ARM BUSHING. Check for deterioration and damaoe.' See page 18 25 for bushing replaciement.
' Check for bending and damage.. Check the bushing for deterioration ano oamage.
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