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1. Remove brake caliper assembly.
2. Remove brake rotor.
3. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
4. Remove wheel hub bearing from spindle.
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake
caliper.
Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
INSTALLATION
lInstall wheel hub bearing.
lTighten wheel bearing lock nut.
Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of rear spindle
and both sides of plain washer.
: 187 - 255 N´m (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft-lb)
lCheck that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
lCheck wheel hub bearing axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.00 mm (0.0000 in)
SRA711A
SRA712A
SRA690A
REAR AXLE
Wheel Hub (Cont'd)
RA-8
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p1Washer
p2Bushing
p3Shock absorber mounting
bracket
p4Bound bumper cover
p5Bound bumper
p6Coil spring
p7Shock absorber
p8Torsion beam
p9Lateral link
p10Control rod
p11ABS sensor
NRA018
SEC. 431
When installing each rubber part, final tightening
must be carried out under unladen condition*
with tires on ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full.
Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in
designated positions.
36 - 47 (3.7 - 4.7, 27 - 34)
p1
p2
p3
42-57
(4.3 - 5.8,
31 - 42)
p4
p5
p6
p7
25-33
(2.6 - 3.3,
19 - 24)
p8
98-118
(10 - 12, 73 - 87)p9
p10
98-118
(10 - 12,
73 - 87)
59-78
(6.1 - 7.9,
44 - 57)
Front
98 - 118 (10 - 12, 73 - 87)
p11
98-118
(10 - 12, 73 - 87)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Do not re-use
98 - 118 (10 - 12, 73 - 87)
REAR SUSPENSION
RA-9
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Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
lBefore removing the rear suspension assembly, discon-
nect the ABS wheel sensor and headlamp leveling sen-
sor from the assembly. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming
inoperative.
lRemove suspension assembly.
1. Disconnect parking brake cable from caliper and remove
brake caliper and rotor.
Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
2. Using a transmission jack, raise torsion beam a little, and
remove nuts and bolts from the trailing arm, shock absorber
assembly (lower side) and lateral link.
3. Lower transmission jack, and remove suspension.
4. Remove shock absorber assembly.
lInstall suspension assembly.
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
lAfter installation of the suspension assembly the head-
lamp leveling sensor has to be recalibrated. Refer to EL
section (models equipped with xenon headlamps only).
1. Attach torsion beam, at trailing arm and lateral link, to
vehicle. Do not tighten bolts at this time.
2. Using a transmission jack, place lateral link and control rod
horizontally against torsion beam. Tighten lateral link on
vehicle.
3. Attach shock absorber assembly to vehicle. Then tighten the
lower side of shock absorber assembly.
4. Lower torsion beam to fully extended position. Remove
transmission jack and tighten torsion beam, at trailing arm, to
specified torque.Refer to RA-9.
5. Install ABS-wheel sensor.
SRA695A
NRA016
SRA697A
SRA698A
REAR SUSPENSION
RA-10
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Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
REMOVAL
Remove shock absorber upper and lower fixing nuts.
Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Set shock absorber in vise with attachment, thenloosen
piston rod lock nut.
WARNING:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress spring with Tool so that the shock absorber upper
spring seat can be turned by hand.
3. Remove piston rod lock nut.
INSPECTION
Shock absorber assembly
lCheck for smooth operation through a full stroke, both com-
pression and extension.
lCheck for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
lCheck piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage.
Replace if necessary.
Upper rubber seat and bushing
Check rubber parts for deterioration or cracks.
Replace if necessary.
Coil spring
Check for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if nec-
essary.
NRA008 Suitable
bar
NRA009
REAR SUSPENSION
RA-11
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ASSEMBLY
lLocate upper spring seat as shown.
lWhen installing coil spring, be careful not to reverse top and
bottom direction. (Top end is flat.)
lWhen installing coil spring on shock absorber, it must be
positioned as shown in figure at left.
Torsion Beam, Lateral Link and Control Rod
DISASSEMBLY
lRemove torsion beam assembly. Refer to Removal and
Installation in REAR SUSPENSION (RA-10).
lRemove lateral link and control rod from torsion beam.
INSPECTION
lCheck for cracks, distortion or other damage. Replace if nec-
essary.
Standard length:
A 207 - 208 mm (8.15 - 8.19 in)
B 394 - 395 mm (15.51 - 15.55 in)
C 601 - 603 mm (23.66 - 23.74 in)
D 106 - 108 mm (4.17 - 4.25 in)
lCheck all rubber parts for wear, cracks or deformation.
Replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. Temporarily assemble lateral link and control rod.
lWhen installing the control rod, connect the bush with the
smaller inner diameter to the lateral link.
NRA010 Shock absorber
lower bushing
centerSpring lower
end position
Spring lower
end positionRH LH12.8É
12.8É Front
SFA436B
SRA703A
SRA700A
REAR SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber (Cont'd)
RA-12
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2. Temporarily install lateral link and control rod on torsion
beam.
lWhen installing, place lateral link with the arrow topside.
3. Place lateral link and control rod horizontally against torsion
beam, and tighten to the specified torque.
4. Install torsion beam assembly. Refer to Removal and Instal-
lation in REAR SUSPENSION (RA-10).
SRA701A
SRA702A
REAR SUSPENSION
Torsion Beam, Lateral Link and Control Rod
(Cont'd)
RA-13
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General Specifications
Suspension type Multi-link beam suspension
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
Stabilizer Standard equipment
Inspection and Adjustment
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)
Camber Minimum þ2É9¢(þ2.15É)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal þ1É24¢(þ1.4É)
Maximum þ0É39¢(þ0.65É)
Total toe-in Minimum þ1.8 (þ0.07)
Distance (AþB)
mm (in)Nominal 2.2 (0.09)
Maximum 6.2 (0.24)
Angle (left plus right) Minimum þ0É11¢24²(þ0.19É)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 0É12¢36²(0.21É)
Maximum 0É36¢36²(0.61É)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
WHEEL BEARING
Wheel bearing axial end play
mm (in)0.0 (0.00)
Wheel bearing lock nut tighten-
ing torque
N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)187 - 255
(19 - 26, 138 - 188)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
RA-14
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RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SECTION
RS
CONTENTS
PRECAUTION................................................................ 2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)²AIR
BAG²and²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²............. 2
SEAT BELT.................................................................... 3
Front Seat Belt........................................................... 3
Rear Seat Belt (4-door models) ................................ 4
Rear Seat Belt (Wagon and 5-door models)............. 6
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS).......... 8
Precautions for SRS²AIR BAG²and²SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER²Service ............................. 8
Special Service Tools ................................................ 8
Description ............................................................... 10
SRS Component Parts Location .............................. 11
Maintenance Items .................................................. 12
Removal and Installation - Diagnosis Sensor
Unit, Seat Belt Pre-tensioner and Satellite
Sensor...................................................................... 13
Removal - Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable .......... 14
Installation - Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable ....... 16Removal - Front Passenger's Air Bag Module ........ 17
Installation - Front Passenger's Air Bag Module ..... 18
Removal - Side Air Bag Module .............................. 19
Installation - Side Air Bag Module ........................... 20
Disposal of Air Bag Module and Seat Belt Pre-
tensioner .................................................................. 22
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES - SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)...................................... 28
Trouble Diagnoses Introduction............................... 28
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick
and Accurate Repair ................................................ 30
Schematic ................................................................ 32
Wiring Diagram - SRS -........................................... 33
SRS-Operation Check ............................................. 37
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II................. 38
Trouble Diagnoses without CONSULT-II............ 48
Trouble Diagnoses for Air Bag Warning Lamp........ 56
COLLISION DIAGNOSIS............................................. 57
When you read wiring diagrams:
lRead GI section, ªHOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMSº.
lSee EL section, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº for power distribution circuit.
lSee EL section for NATS information and wiring diagram.
When you perform trouble diagnoses, read GI section, ªHOW TO FOLLOW FLOW
CHART IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSESº and ªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS
FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº.
RS