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RSU-6
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service
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Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, and damage.
lMove rear wheels (RH/LH) to check abnormal free play.
lRetighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
lCheck strut for oil leakage and damage.
Wheel AlignmentEES0007G
DESCRIPTION
lMeasure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” means that fuel, coolant, and
lubricant are full. However, spare tire, jack, and hand tools should be unloaded.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check the tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Check road wheels for runout.
3. Check wheel bearing axial endplay.
4. Check strut operation.
5. Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
6. Check each link and arm for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
7. Check the vehicle posture.
CAMBER
Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
lIf the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
TOE-IN
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
lAlways perform following procedure on a flat surface.
lMake sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before push-
ing it.
1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of tread (rear side) of both tires at the
same height as hub center.this mark is a measuring points.
1 Strut spacer 2 Strut mounting insulator 3 Spring upper seat
4 Upper rubber seat 5 Bound bumper 6 Coil spring
7 Strut 8 Rear axle assembly 9 Rear suspension member
10 Stopper 11 Stopper 12 Eccentric disc
13 Rear parallel link 14 Toe-in adjusting bolt 15 Front parallel link
16 Radius rod 17 Stabilizer bar 18 Clamp
19 Bushing 20 Connecting rod
Camber :RSU-14, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)"
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4. Measure distance “A” (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees
(1/2 turn).
If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the
above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle
backward.
6. Measure distance “B” (front tires).
7. If measured value is outside standard, adjust it with adjusting
bolt on rear parallel link.
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting
bolt.Total toe-in:
Refer toRSU-14, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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Removal and InstallationEES0007H
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate and remove brake hose from strut.
3. Remove mounting nuts and washers on upper portion of stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove strut-to-axle housing mounting bolts and nuts.
5. Remove luggage side lower finisher in luggage compartment.Remove mounting nuts on upper portion of
strut. Then remove strut from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
lRefer toRSU-5, "Components"for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyEES0007I
DISASSEMBLY
1. Install strut attachment to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing a strut attachment, cover strut with shop
cloth to avoid damage.
2. Remove cap and slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is
removed completely, coil spring jumps out and may cause
serious damage or injury.
3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor.
CAUTION:
Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
4. After making sure coil spring is free between upper and lower seats after Step 3. Remove piston rod lock
nut.
5. Remove small parts on strut.
lRemove strut spacer, strut mounting seal, strut mount insulator, spring upper seat, upper rubber seat,
and bound bumper. Then remove coil spring from strut.
6. Gradually release spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut
lCheck strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.
lCheck piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.
lCheck welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
Bushing
lCheck bushing for cracks and damage, and replace if necessary.
Coil Spring
lCheck coil spring for cracks, deformation, and damage, and replace if necessary.
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ASSEMBLY
1. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor, and install it
onto the strut.
CAUTION:
lInstall coil spring with its identification paint facing down.
Align its lower end with spring seat on strut as shown at
left.
lBe sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.
2. Install small parts to the strut.
lAttach bound bumper, upper rubber seat, spring upper seat,
strut mount insulator, strut mounting seal, and strut spacer.
Position piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
3. As shown in the figure, set spring upper seat. “ ” Mark on it
should face outside of vehicle.
4. Be sure coil spring is properly set in upper and lower rubber
seats. Gradually release a spring compressor.
CAUTION:
Be sure upper and lower rubber seats are properly aligned
to strut, coil spring, and spring upper seat.
5. Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
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FRONT PARALLEL LINK
FRONT PARALLEL LINK
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Removal and InstallationEES0007J
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove ABS wheel speed sensor wire (With ABS models).
3. Remove front parallel link mounting bolts and nuts. Remove front parallel link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
lReplace front parallel link assembly if it is in following condition: deformed, cracked, or damaged, or if the
bushing was damaged.
INSTALLATION
lRefer toRSU-5, "Components"for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.
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Removal and InstallationEES0007K
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove rear parallel link mounting bolts and nuts. Remove it from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
lIf rear parallel link has deformation, cracks, or damage, replace rear parallel link assembly. If its busing
has damage, also replace rear parallel link assembly.
INSTALLATION
lRefer toRSU-5, "Components"for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.
lSuspension member-side mounting bolt is also used as toe-in adjusting bolt. Tighten bolt with vehicle
unladen and tires on the ground. After tightened, be sure to carry out toe-in adjustment. Refer toRSU-6,
"TOE-IN".
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting bolt.
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RADIUS ROD
RADIUS ROD
PFP:55110
Removal and InstallationEES0007L
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove radius rod mounting bolts and nuts and remove radius rod from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
lCheck radius rod and busing for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
lRefer toRSU-5, "Components"for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.