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SFA725B
ASSEMBLYNBSU0011IWhen installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as
shown in the figure at left.
SFA664AA
IInstall upper spring seat with its cutout facing the inner side of
vehicle.
SFA767B
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBSU0012IRemove stabilizer bar and connecting rod.
SFA768B
IWhen installing stabilizer, make sure that paint mark and
bracket face in their correct directions.
SFA769B
IWhen removing and installing stabilizer bar fix portion A.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Strut Assembly (Cont'd)
SU-10
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SFA449BA
IInstall stabilizer bar with ball joint socket properly placed.
ARA027
INSPECTIONNBSU0013ICheck stabilizer for deformation and cracks. Replace if neces-
sary.
ICheck rubber bushings for deterioration and cracks. Replace
if necessary.
ICheck ball joint can rotate in all directions. If movement is not
smooth and free, replace stabilizer bar connecting rod.
SFA757B
Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBSU00141. Separate drive shaft from knuckle.
Refer to AX-10, ªDrive Shaftº.
2. Separate lower ball joint stud from knuckle.
3. Remove lower ball joint assembly from transverse link.
4. Remove transverse link.
5. During installation, final tightening must be carried out at curb
weight with tires on ground.
6. After installation, check wheel alignment.
Refer to ªFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTº, ªOn-vehicle Serviceº,
SU-6.
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Stabilizer Bar (Cont'd)
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INSPECTION=NBSU0015Transverse LinkNBSU0015S01ICheck transverse link for damage, cracks and deformation.
Replace it if necessary.
ICheck rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation.
Replace transverse link if necessary.
SFA858AA
Lower Ball JointNBSU0015S02ICheck ball joint for excessive play. Replace lower ball joint
assembly if any of the following exists:
þ Ball stud is worn.
þ Joint is hard to swing.
þ Play in axial direction is excessive.
Before checking, turn ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that ball
joint is properly broken in.
Swinging force ªAº:
(measuring point: cotter pin hole of ball stud)
Refer to SDS, SU-13.
Turning torque ªBº:
Refer to SDS, SU-13.
Vertical end play ªCº:
Refer to SDS, SU-13.
Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and cover clamp if nec-
essary.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint (Cont'd)
SU-12
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Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT)=NBSU0016
Suspension type Independent macpherson strut with coil spring
Strut typeDouble-acting hydraulic
Stabilizer barStandard equipment
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*1)NBSU0017Unit: Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Applied modelAll
CamberMinimum þ0É35¢(þ0.58É)
Nominal 0É10¢(0.17É)
Maximum 0É55¢(0.92É)
Left and right differ-
ence45¢(0.75É) or less
CasterMinimum 2É15¢(2.25É)
Nominal 3É00¢(3.00É)
Maximum 3É45¢(3.75É)
Left and right differ-
ence45¢(0.75É) or less
Kingpin inclinationMinimum 13É35¢(13.58É)
Nominal 14É20¢(14.33É)
Maximum 15É05¢(15.08É)
Total toe-inDistance (A - B)Minimum 1 mm (0.04 in)
Nominal 2 mm (0.08 in)
Maximum 3 mm (0.12 in)
Angle (left plus right)Minimum 5¢(0.08É)
Nominal 10¢(0.17É)
Maximum 15¢(0.25É)
Wheel turning angle Full turn*2InsideMinimum 30É00¢(30.00É)
Nominal 33É00¢(33.00É)
Maximum 34É00¢(34.00É)
OutsideMinimum 28É00¢(28.00É)
Nominal 31É00¢(31.00É)
Maximum 32É00¢(32.00É)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: On power steering models, wheel turning force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lb) with
engine idle.
LOWER BALL JOINTNBSU0018
Swinging force ªAº
(Measuring point: cotter pin hole of ball stud)7.8 - 76.5 N (0.8 - 7.8 kg, 1.8 - 17.2 lb)
Turning torque ªBº 0.5 - 4.9 N´m (5 - 50 kg-cm, 4.3 - 43.4 in-lb)
Vertical end play ªCº0mm(0in)
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Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
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WHEELARCH HEIGHT (UNLADEN*)NBSU0019Unit: mm (in)
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Applied model 245/70 R16 tire 245/65 R17 tire
Front (Hf)794 (31.26)
Rear (Hr)810 (31.89)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
WHEEL RUNOUT AVERAGE*NBSU0020Unit: mm (in)
Radial runout limit0.3 (0.012)
Lateral runout limit0.3 (0.012)
*: Wheel runout average = (Outside runout value + Inside runout value) x 0.5
FRONT SUSPENSION
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) (Cont'd)
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SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNBSU0021IWhen installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried 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.
IUse flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
IAfter installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
IAlways torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBSU0023
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NBSU0036Refer to ªNoise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshootingº,
ªFRONT SUSPENSIONº, SU-3.
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Precautions
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ComponentsNBSU0024
SRA880A
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR SUSPENSION PARTSNBSU0025Check rear axle and rear suspension parts for excessive play, wear
and damage.
1. Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
2. Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: Refer to ªCoil Spring and Shock
Absorberº, SU-18.
SRA754A
3. Check shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage.
4. Check shock absorber bushing for excessive wear and other
damage.
5. Check wheelarch height. Refer to ªOn-vehicle Serviceº,
ªFRONT SUSPENSIONº, SU-5.
REAR SUSPENSION
Components
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SBR686C
Removal and InstallationNBSU00261. Support axle and suspension components with a suitable jack
and block.
2. Disconnect brake hydraulic line and parking brake cables at
back plates.
CAUTION:
IUse flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
IBefore removing the rear suspension assembly, discon-
nect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move
it away from the rear suspension assembly. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sen-
sor becoming inoperative.
3. Remove stabilizer bar from body.
4. Remove upper links and lower links from body.
5. Remove panhard rod from body.
6. Disconnect rear end of propeller shaft. Refer to PD-6,
ªRemoval and Installationº.
7. Remove upper end nuts of shock absorber.
SRA935
Final tightening for rubber parts requires to be carried out
under unladen condition with tires on ground.
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Removal and Installation
SU-17