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REAR SUSPENSION – Service Specifications / Lubricant / Special Tools34-2
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard value
Toe-in mm3 ± 2
Camber–100 ± 30’
Rear thrust angle000 ± 9’
Upper arm ball joint turning torque Nm {kgfcm}0.5 – 2.5 {5 – 25}
Trailing arm ball joint turning torque Nm {kgfcm}0.5 – 2.5 {5 – 25}
Toe control arm ball joint turning torque Nm {kgfcm}0.5 – 2.5 {5 – 25}
Toe control arm slide bushing operating torque Nm {kgfcm}0.2 – 1.5 {2 – 15}
Stabilizer link ball joint turning torque Nm {kgfcm}1.7 – 3.1 {17 – 32}
LUBRICANT
ItemsSpecified lubricantQuantity
Inside and lips of upper arm ball joint dust coverMolybdenum disulfide-base chassis grease:
SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU SUNLITE MB2
As required
Inside and lips of trailing arm ball joint dust coverSHOWA SHELL SEKIYU SUNLITE MB2,
NISSEKI CLAKNOCK FL, or equivalent
Inside and lips of control arm ball joint dust cover
Inside and lips of stabilizer link ball joint dust coverSHOWA SHELL SEKIYU VARIANT R-2 or
equivalent
SPECIAL TOOLS
ToolNumberNameUse
MB991004Wheel alignment
gauge attachmentMeasurement of wheel alignment
with aluminum wheels>
MB990326Preload socketMeasurement of ball joint turning torque
MB990635,
MB991113, or
MB991406Steering linkage
pullerDisconnection of ball joint from knuckle
MB990800Ball joint remover &
installerPressfitting of ball joint dust cover
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REAR SUSPENSION – On-vehicle Service34-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
1. REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
(1) The rear suspension and wheels should be serviced to
the normal condition prior to measurement of wheel
alignment.
(2) Measure the wheel alignment with the vehicle parked
on level ground.
1-1 CAMBER
Standard value: –100’ ± 30’
(The difference between the left and right wheels
should be 30’ or less.)
NOTE
For vehicles equipped with aluminium wheels, measure the
camber using a compensator. If no compensator is available,
measure the camber after tightening the special tool
(MB991004) to the specified torque 196 – 255 Nm {20.0
– 26.0 kgfm}.
Caution
Never subject the wheel bearings to the full vehicle load
when the flange nuts/drive shaft nuts are loosened.
If outside the standard value, adjust by the following
procedure.
(1) Adjust by turning the camber adjusting bolt (mounting
bolt for the lower arm and rear crossmember).
Left wheel: clockwise + camber
Right wheel: clockwise – camber
The scale has gradations of approximately 14’.
(2) After adjusting the camber, be sure to adjust the toe-in.
1-2 TOE-IN
Standard value:
At the centre of tyre tread 3 ± 2 mm
If outside the standard value, adjust by the following
procedure.
(1) Be sure to adjust the camber before adjusting the toe-in.
(2) Adjust by turning the toe adjusting bolt (inner mounting
bolt toe control arm).
LH: Turning clockwise → toe-in direction
RH: Turning clockwise → toe-out direction
The scale has gradations of approximately 3.3 mm (single
side toe angle equivalent to 19’).
2. BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
(1) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.
(2) If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
appropriate suspension arm assembly or stabilizer link.
NOTE
Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
of the ball joint.
Compensator
Camber adjusting bolt
Lower arm
Toe-in adjusting bolt
Control link
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REAR SUSPENSION – Rear Suspension Assembly34-4
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal Operation
(1) Center Exhaust Pipe Removal
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
(2) Trunk Room Side Trim Removal
(3) AYC Fluid Draining
(Refer to GROUP 27 – On-vehicle Service.)Post-installation Operation
(1) AYC Fluid Refilling and Bleeding
(Refer to GROUP 27 – On-vehicle Service.)
(2) Center Exhaust Pipe Installation
(Refer to GROUP 15.)
(3) AYC Operation Check
(4) Parking Brake Cable Stroke Check
(Refer to GROUP 36 – On-vehicle Service.)
(5) Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to P.34-3.)
1
34
5
6
7 9 10
1112
1314
15 1617
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
44 {4.5}
108 – 127 {11.0 – 13.0}
54 {5.5}
88 {9.0}
93 {9.5}*88 {9.0}
158 2
15
29 – 34
{3.0 – 3.5}
25 {2.6}34 {3.5}25 {2.5}
69
{7.0} Toe control bar
EVOLUTION-V RS
137 – 156 {14.0 – 16.0}*59 – 68 {6.0 – 7.0}*
Removal steps
1. Fuel filler cap
2. Bolt
3. Filler neck protector
4. Cap
5. Shock absorber mounting nut
A6. Brake caliper assembly
7. Rear speed sensor
AYC>
8. Brake disc
9. Parking brake cable end (Refer to
GROUP 36.)
10. AYC fluid line connection
with AYC>BB11. Propeller shaft connection
12. Upper arm mounting bolt
13. Trailing arm mounting bolt
14. Toe control arm mounting bolt
CA15. Crossmember mounting bolt
16. Differential support assembly
mounting bolt
17. Rear suspension assembly
Caution
The parts marked with * should be first temporarily
tightened, then torqued to specification with the
vehicle on the ground in unloaded condition.
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REAR SUSPENSION – Rear Suspension Assembly34-5
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
ABRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the brake caliper assembly and secure it with a
wire.
BPROPELLER SHAFT DISCONNECTION
(1) Make an alignment mark on the differential carrier
companion flange and propeller shaft flange yoke.
(2) Remove the mounting bolts and nuts of the differential
carrier and propeller shaft.
CCROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL
Support the differential case with a garage jack or transmission
jack and then remove the crossmember mounting bolt.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
ACROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLT
INSTALLATION
Tighten the mounting bolts in the numerical order shown.
NOTE
To ensure both good installation accuracy and ease of
installation, the crossmember mounting holes have different
diameters between front and rear. This is the reason for
specifying the tightening sequence of the mounting bolts.
BPROPELLER SHAFT CONNECTION
Align the alignment mark on the differential carrier with that
of the propeller shaft at installation.
Caution
Oil or grease on the threads of the mounting bolt or nut
can allow the bolt or nut to come loose. Be sure to
degrease the threads before installation.
Bolt size (thread dia. × length mm)
1 to 3: Flange bolt (with washer) 12 × 70
4: Flange bolt (with washer) 12 × 152
5: Bolt (with spring washer + washer) 12 × 105 Front of vehicle
13
3
44
2
55
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REAR SUSPENSION – Upper Arm Assembly34-6
UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
(1) Push the Dust Cover of the Upper Arm Ball Joint
with a Finger to Check for Possible Cracks or
Damage.
(2) Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to P.34-3.)
1
2
345
6
7
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
49 {5.0}59 – 69 {6.0 – 7.0}*
74 – 87 {7.5 – 8.9}39 {4.0}
Removal steps
1. Fuel filler cap
2. Bolt
3. Filler neck protector
A4. Upper arm assembly to knuckle
coupling
5. Upper arm assembly mounting bolt
6. Stopper
7. Upper arm assemblyNOTE
Parts marked with
apply only when RH side is removed
and installed.
Caution
The part marked with * should be first temporarily
tightened, then torqued to specification with the
vehicle on the ground in unloaded condition.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
AUPPER ARM ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTION
FROM KNUCKLE
Caution
(1) Only loosen the nut, and not remove it from the ball
joint, and use the special tool.
(2) Hang the special tool with a string to prevent the
parts including the tool from falling apart.
MB990635,
MB991113 or
MB991406
Nut
StringBall joint
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REAR SUSPENSION – Upper Arm Assembly34-7
INSPECTION
1. UPPER ARM BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE
CHECK
(1) Rock the upper arm ball joint stud several times; then,
mount a nut to the stud and, using the special tool,
measure the turning torque of the upper arm ball joint.
Standard value: 0.5 – 2.5 Nm {5 – 25 kgfcm}
(2) If the measurement exceeds the standard value, replace
the upper arm assembly.
(3) If the measurement falls short of the standard value, check
that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play.
If so, the ball joint should still be in good condition for
continued use.
2. UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
(1) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with a finger.
(2) If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
upper arm assembly.
NOTE
A cracked or damaged dust cover can lead to a damaged
ball joint.
If the dust cover is damaged during servicing, replace
it with a new one.
UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, follow these steps to replace it with a new one.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Pack and apply the specified grease to the inside and
lips of the dust cover.
Molybdenum disulfide-base chassis grease:
SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU SUNLITE MB2, NISSEKI
CLAKNOCK FL, or equivalent
(3) Using the special tool, press the dust cover until it contacts
the snap ring.
(4) Push the dust cover with a finger to ensure that it is
free from cracks or damage.
MB990326
MB990800
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REAR SUSPENSION – Trailing Arm Assembly34-8
TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
(1) Push the Dust Cover of the Trailing Arm Ball Joint
with a Finger to Check for Possible Cracks or
Damage.
(2) Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to P.34-3.)
1
2 3
45
Unit: Nm {kgfm}
74 – 87 {7.5 – 8.9}
137 – 156 {14.0 – 16.0}*
4
Removal steps
1. Parking brake cable bolt
A2. Trailing arm assembly to knuckle
coupling
3. Trailing arm assembly mounting
bolt
4. Stopper
5. Trailing arm assemblyCaution
The part marked with * should be first temporarily
tightened, then torqued to specification with the
vehicle on the ground in unloaded condition.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
ATRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTION
FROM KNUCKLE
Caution
(1) Only loosen the nut, and not remove it from the ball
joint, and use the special tool.
(2) Hang the special tool with a string to prevent the
parts including the tool from falling apart.
MB990635,
MB991113 or
MB991406
NutString
Ball joint
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REAR SUSPENSION – Trailing Arm Assembly34-9
INSPECTION
1. TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE
CHECK
(1) Rock the trailing arm ball joint stud several times; then,
mount a nut to the stud and, using the special tool,
measure the turning torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 0.5 – 2.5 Nm {5 – 25 kgfcm}
(2) If the measurement exceeds the standard value, replace
the trailing arm assembly.
(3) If the measurement falls short of the standard value, check
that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play.
If so, the ball joint should still be in good condition for
continued use.
2. TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
(1) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with a finger.
(2) If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
trailing arm assembly.
NOTE
A cracked or damaged dust cover can lead to a damaged
ball joint.
If the dust cover is damaged during servicing, replace
it with a new one.
TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, follow these steps to replace it with a new one.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Pack and apply the specified grease to the inside and
lips of the dust cover.
Molybdenum disulfide-base chassis grease:
SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU SUNLITE MB2, NISSEKI
CLAKNOCK FL, or equivalent
(3) Using the special tool, press the dust cover until it contacts
the snap ring.
(4) Push the dust cover with a finger to ensure that it is
free from cracks or damage.
MB990326
MB990800