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10) Remove the ABS sensor cable clamp from the
trailing link.
B3M0611A
11) Remove the ABS sensor cable clamp and
parking brake cable guide from the trailing link.
B3M0612A
12) Remove the rear stabilizer link.
G3M0041
13) Remove the bolts which secure the trailing link
to the rear housing.
G3M0042
14) Remove the bolts which secure the front and
rear lateral link to the rear housing.
G3M0043
15) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower
(Sedan only).
16) Remove the DOJ from the rear differential by
using ST.
CAUTION:
When removing the DOJ from the rear
differential, fit tire lever to the bolt as shown in
figure so as not to damage the side bearing
retainer.
ST 208099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
H3M1667A
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(1) Remove the ABS sensor cable clamp and
parking brake cable clamp from bracket.
H3M1397A
(2) Remove the ABS sensor cable clamp from
the trailing link.
H3M1398A
(3) Remove the ABS sensor cable clamp and
parking brake cable guide from the trailing link.
H3M1399A
(4) Remove the rear stabilizer link.
H3M1396A
(5) Remove the bolts which secure the trailing
link to the rear housing.
G3M0042
(6) Remove the bolts which secure the front
and rear lateral link to the rear housing.
G3M0043
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4. Front Strut
A: REMOVAL
B4M1085A
(1) Dust seal
(2) Strut mount
(3) Spacer
(4) Upper spring seat
(5) Rubber seat
(6) Dust cover(7) Helper
(8) Coil spring
(9) Damper strut
(10) Adjusting bolt
(11) Self-locking nutTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
20±6 (2.0±0.6, 14.5±4.3)
T2:54±5 (5.5±0.5, 39.8±3.6)
T3:152±20 (15.5±2.0, 112±14)
1) Remove wheel.
2) Depress brake pedal and hold it down using a
wooden block etc.
3) Remove union bolts from caliper.
CAUTION:
Use brake hose cap to prevent brake fluid from
escaping.
G4M0503
4) Remove brake hose clamp and disconnect
brake hose from strut. Attach brake hose to body
using gum tape.
G4M0504
5) Scribe an alignment mark on the camber
adjusting bolt which secures strut to housing.
6) Remove bolt securing the ABS sensor harness.
(ABS equipped models.)
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9) Using hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from
turning, tighten self-locking nut with ST.
ST 927760000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
Tightening torque:
54
±5 N´m (5.5±0.5 kg-m, 39.8±3.6 ft-lb)
G4M0507
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:
IWhile holding head of adjusting bolt, tighten
self-locking nut.
IBe 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 ABS sensor harness to strut. (ABS
equipped models.)
Tightening torque:
152
±20N´m (15.5±2.0 kg-m, 112±14 ft-lb)
5) Install brake hose at lower side of strut with
clamp.
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)
G4M0503
CAUTION:
Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Install wheels.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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7. Rear Trailing Link
A: REMOVAL
H4M1066C
(1) Trailing link
(2) Front bushing
(3) Rear bushing
(4) Bracket(5) Housing
(6) Self-locking nutTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
98±20 (10.0±2.0, 72±14)
T2:11 3±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11 )
1) Loosen rear wheel nuts.
2) Lift-up vehicle, support it with safety stands
(rigid racks) and remove rear wheels.
3) Remove both rear parking brake clamp and
ABS sensor harness. (ABS equipped models.)
4) Remove bolt which secure trailing link to trailing
link bracket.
B4M0570A
5) Remove bolt which secure trailing link to rear
housing.
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8. Lateral Link
A: REMOVAL
H4M1067C
(1) Crossmember
(2) Adjusting bolt
(3) Stabilizer link
(4) Rear lateral link
(5) Bushing (C)
(6) Bushing (A)
(7) Front lateral link(8) Bushing (B)
(9) Washer
(10) Cap (Protection)
(11) Trailing link
(12) Self-locking nutTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1:
44±6 (4.5±0.6, 32.5±4.3)
T2:98±15 (10.0±1.5, 72±11 )
T3:11 3±15 (11.5±1.5, 83±11
T4:137±20 (14.0±2.0, 101±14)
1) Loosen wheel nuts. Lift-up vehicle and remove
wheel.
2) Remove stabilizers link from lateral link.
3) Remove ABS sensor harness from trailing link.
(ABS equipped models.)
4) Remove bolt securing trailing link to housing.
B4M0573A
5) Remove bolts which secure lateral link assem-
bly to rear housing.
6) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower
from crossmember. (4 door model only)
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CAUTION:
ICheck that hose clip is positioned properly.
ICheck brake hose for twisting, or excessive
tension.
IModels equipped with ABS:
Do not subject ABS sensor harness to exces-
sive tension.
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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10. Rear Crossmember
A: REMOVAL
B4M0572B
(1) Crossmember
(2) Floating bushing
(3) Adjusting bolt
(4) Stopper
(5) Stabilizer link
(6) Rear lateral link
(7) Front lateral link
(8) Washer(9) Cap (Protection)
(10) Trailing link
(11) Self-locking nut
(12) Crossmember 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 )
T4:11 3±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 ABS sensor harness to exces-
sive tension. (ABS 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. 5) Place transmission jack under rear crossmem-
ber.
G4M0544
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