SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR SUSPENSION PARTSNJSU0029Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or dam-
age.
+Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
SSU036
+Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to ªREAR SUSPENSIONº, SU-17.
SMA113
+Check shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
+Check wheelarch height. Refer to ªOn-vehicle Serviceº,
ªFRONT SUSPENSION PARTSº, SU-6.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTNJSU0030Before checking rear wheel alignment, be sure to make a prelimi-
nary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
SFA975B
Preliminary InspectionNJSU0030S011. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage.
If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance
machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value):
Refer to SDS, SU-15.
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
REAR SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-18
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (REAR)=NJSU0039
Suspension type Multi-link beam suspension
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*)NJSU0040
BodySedan Hatchback
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum þ1É45¢(þ1.75É) þ2É15¢(þ2.25É)
Nominal þ1É00¢(þ1.00É) þ1É03¢(þ1.05É)
Maximum þ0É15¢(þ0.25É) þ0É45¢(þ0.75É)
Total toe-in Distance (A þ B)
mm (in)Minimum þ3 (þ0.12) þ2 (þ0.08)
Nominal 1 (0.04) 2 (0.08)
Maximum 5 (0.20) 6 (0.24)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum þ16¢(þ0.27É) þ0É48¢(þ0.80É)
Nominal 5¢30²(0.09É) 0É12¢(0.20É)
Maximum 26¢(0.43É) 0É36¢(0.60É)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
REAR SUSPENSION
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
SU-25
