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1.Loosely install the
aligning tab facing
two flange nuts,
damper on the frame with
inside, then loosely install
the
the
2.Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto
the lower arm. Install the front damper in the
damper fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the
slot in the damper fork.
Loosely install the flange bolt.
Loosely install a new self locking nut with the
flange bolt.
Raise the knuckle with a floor jack until the vehicle
just lifts off the safety stand.
@ The ltoor jack must be securely posi-
tioned or personal iniury may result.
Tighten the flange bolt.
Tighten the self-locking nut.
Tighten the flange nuts on the top of the damper to
3.
FLANGE NUTS10 x'1.25 mm49 N m 15.0 kgt m,36 lbtft)Tighten to this torque in step 8.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
the specified torque.
9. lnstall the brake hose mounts with the brake hose
mounting bolts.
ERAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT18 x 20 mml
/GS, GsR, Type R Models: \lgr25-- ,22 N.m 12.2 kgt m, 16 lbf.ft)BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT{8 x 16 mm)22 N.m {2.2 kgl.m, 16lbtft}
FLANGE BOLT
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x L25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgt m, 47 lbI.ftl
BOLT10 x 1.25 mm,|:} N.m {4.4 kstm, 32lbtft}
10. Install the front wheel (see page 18-17).
DAMPER
ALIGNING TA8
lnstallation
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Hub Bearing Unit
lllustrated Index
Note the following during installation;
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces ofthe rear hub and the brake disc.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and the wheel.
All oxcopt Typo R Modol3:
6 mm FLANGE BOL
SPINDLE22 x 1.5 mmReplace.
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING
WHEEL12 x 1.5 mm
(cont'd)
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit (cont'd)
Type R Model:
TRAIUNG ARMREAR WHEELSPLASH GUARDHUB BEARING UNIT
SPINDLE WASHER
SPIND1I NUT22 x 1.5 mm
HUB CAP.Replace.
6 mm FLANGE BOLT
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm
II
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- Hub Bearing Unit
Removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the rear of vehicle, and support it with safety
stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
3. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the hub uniton disassembly.
4. Pull the parking brake lever up.
5. Remove the hub cap.
6. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then
remove the nut.
7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
Replace.
8.
9.
Release the parking brake lever.
Remove the 6 mm flange bolts and caliper shield.
CALIPER SHIELDCheck for bending or damage.
6 mm FLANGE BOLTS
(cont'd)
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- Hub Bearing Unit
4. Install the caliper shield with the 6 mm flange bolts.
6 mm FLANGE BOLTS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgI.m, 7 lbr.ftl
5. Tighten the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws,
6 mm BBAKE D|SC RETA|NTNG SCREWS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7.2 tbtftl
6. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut.
7. Install a new hub cap.
8. Install the rear wheel with the wheel nuts.
NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel.
REAR WHEEL
WHEEL12 x 1.5 mm
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mm181 N.m {18.5 kgt.m. 134lbl.ftl
108 N.m 111.0 kg'f.m.80 lbf.tr)
Beplace.NOTE: After tightening, use a drift tostake the spindle nut shoulder againstthe spindle.
(cont'd)
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Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms (cont'dl
Installation
CAUTION: Any bolB or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings should be tightened with the vehicl. on th6
ground.
All except Type R Models:
NOTEi
. Make sure the self-locking bolts on the compensator arms are installed in the same direction.
. "LV" is stamped on the left lower arm and "RV" on the right lower arm.
. "i UP LSR" is stamped on the lett upper arm and "f UP RSR" on the right upper arm.
. The rightand left compensator arm are symmetrical. Install sothe "l UP" mark stamped side faces forward.
. After installing the suspension arm, check the rear wheel alignmentand adjust if necessary (see page 18-4).
I mm BOLT22 N.m {2.2 kgtm, 16lbtft}STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilizer markwith end of stabilizer bushing.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m.40lbtft}
FLANGE BOLTl0 x 1.25 mm39 N m {{.0 kgt.m,29 lbtftl
UPPER ARM
TRAILING ARM
FLANGE EOLT'10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m, 40lbf.ft}
COMPENSATOR ARM
.-/ SILICONE.5tr@l GREASECOMPENSATOR ARM BUSHING
FLANGE BOI-T10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, {O lbf.ft)
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kgl.m.47 lbf.ft)--- SILICONE.S!@l GREASE
LOWER ARM
LOWER ARM BUSI{ING
-- SILIGONE.S@l GREASE
FLANGE BOLT12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf m, 47 lbt.ftl -P'a
,amce gotr/
10 x 1.25 mm
BOLT8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgt'm, 16 lbf'ftl
39 N.m (4.0 kgf m.29lbtft)stLtcoNEGREASE
UPPER ARM BUSHING
.-.- SILICONES@l GREASE
ADJUSTING BOLT
{FLANGE BOLT)10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbtft)
k
.g
iP
6[r,
i',
STABILIZER BUSHING
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m, 40 lbf.ftl
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)Installation
Typ€ R Model:
NOTE;
. Any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings should be tightened with the vehicle on the ground.. "L" is stamped on the left lower arm and "R" is stamped on the right lower arm.. "l UP LS" is stamped on the left upper arm and "l UP RS" is stampedon the right upper arm.. The right and left compensator arms are symmetrical. Install then with the "1 Up" mark facesing forward. After installing the suspension arm, checkthe rearwheel alignmentand adjustitif necessary(see page 18-4).
8 mm BOLT22 N.m (2.2 kgl m, 16 lbt.ftl
STABILIZER BARAlign the stabilizer markwith end of stabilizer bushing.
-ArUPPEB ARM
rz tot+,t \
\.d'. Ja),n[
_oY
t\
a
stLtcoNEGREASEBUSHINGADJUSTING BOLTIFLANGE BOLT}l0 x 1.25 mm6,4 N.m {6.5 kgt m,
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.25 mm5,[ N.m 15.5 kg[.m. 40 lbt.ftl
STABILIZER BUSHING
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mrn39 N.m (,r.0 kgf.m.29 lbtftl5/a N.m 15.5 kgl.m, a0
COMPENSATOR AFM
UPPER ARM
TRAILING ARM
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgf.m, .{) lbf.ftl..- SILICONE.4@i cREAsECOMPENSATORARM BUSHING
FLANGE BOLI10 r 1.25 mm6,4 N.m (6.5 kgl.m, 47 lbf.Itl
FLANGE BOLT12 x 1.25 mm6a N.m 16.5 kgl.m, a7 lbf.ftl
, ror"orr /
l0 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgf.m, 29 lbt.ftl
FLANGE BOLT8 x 1.25 mm30 N.m 13.1 kgt m, 22 lbf.ftl
..- SILICONE.@ll GREASE
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgt m, 40 lbtftl
LOWER ARM
LOWER ARM EUSHING
a
--- SILICONE@l GREASE
-- slLlcoNE&l GREASE
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L
I
Rear Damper
Removal
Remove the rear wheels (see page 18-30).
Remove the damper access panel.
- Sedan only: Remove the trunk side panel (see
section 20).
Remove the two flange nuts.
Hatchback:
DAMPER ACCESS PANEL
10 x'1.25 mm
Remove the wheel sensor wire brackets (for vehicles
with ABS).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-
tor.
18-36
5.Remove the flange bolt on the damper.
Remove the flange bolt that connects the lower arm
to the trailing arm.
7. Lower the rear suspension and remove the damper.
DAMPER
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