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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
RSU-9
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ASSEMBLY
1. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (SST), and
install it onto the strut.
CAUTION:
Install coil spring with its identification paint facing down.
Align its lower end with spring seat on strut as shown at
left.
Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.
2. Install small parts to the strut.
Attach bound bumper, upper rubber seat, spring upper seat,
strut mount insulator 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 (SST).
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.
6. Remove strut attachment (SST).SEIA0127E
SEIA0128E
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RSU-10
FRONT PARALLEL LINK
FRONT PARALLEL LINKPFP:55120
Removal and InstallationEES0007J
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove wheel sensor wire.
3. Remove front parallel link mounting bolts and nuts. Remove front parallel link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Replace front parallel link assembly if it is in following condition: deformed, cracked, or damaged, or if the
bushing was damaged.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.
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REAR PARALLEL LINK
RSU-11
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REAR PARALLEL LINKPFP:55121
Removal and InstallationEES0007K
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove rear parallel link mounting bolts and nuts. Remove it from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
If 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
Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.
Suspension 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 to RSU-6,
"TOE-IN" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting bolt.
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RSU-12
RADIUS ROD
RADIUS RODPFP:55110
Removal and InstallationEES0007L
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove radius rod mounting bolts and nuts and remove radius rod from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check radius rod and busing for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
RSU-13
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBERPFP:55501
Removal and InstallationEES0007M
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove cotter pin. Remove wheel hub lock nut by using a wheel hub lock nut wrench.
3. Remove wheel sensor and wiring.
4. Remove brake caliper and brake hose lock plate, and hang them aside.
5. Remove mounting bolts and nuts on lower portion of strut.
6. Remove axle-side mounting bolts of parallel link and remove rear drive shaft from axle housing.
7. Remove suspension member-side mounting bolt of parallel link and remove parallel link from suspension
member.
8. Remove mounting bolts and nuts on lower portion of strut.
CAUTION:
After removing drive shaft, position axle housing onto strut.
9. Remove propeller shaft.
10. Remove rear exhaust tube.
11. Remove electronically controlled coupling connector and air breather hose from final drive.
12. Set a jack under rear final drive.
13. Remove front and rear mounting bolts from rear final drive.
14. Remove rear final drive from suspension member.
15. Place jack onto rear suspension member. Remove rear suspension member mounting bolts. Lower jack
slowly to remove rear suspension member from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, perform final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tyre on ground.
Check wheel alignment. RSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment" .
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RSU-14
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationEES000J7
Wheel Alignment (Unladen)EES0007N
: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tyre, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen)EES000J8
: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tyre, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.Suspension type Parallel link and strut
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum – 1°25′ (– 1.42°)
Nominal – 0°40′ (– 0.67°)
Maximum 0°05′ (0.08°)
Total Toe-in Distance (A - B) Minimum 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Applied modelQR20DE and QR25DE engine YD22DDTi engine
215/70R15 and 215/65R16 215/65R16
Front (Hf) 773 mm (30.43 in) 771 mm (30.35 in)
Rear (Hr) 786 mm (30.94 in) 785 mm (30.91 in)
SFA818A
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WT-1
ROAD WHEELS & TYRES
E SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
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SECTION
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ROAD WHEELS & TYRES
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 2
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 2
ROAD WHEEL ............................................................ 3
Inspection ................................................................. 3
ALUMINUM WHEEL ............................................. 3
STEEL WHEEL ..................................................... 3
ROAD WHEEL AND TYRE ASSEMBLY .................... 4Balancing Wheels (Adhesion Balance Weight Type)
..... 4
REMOVAL ............................................................. 4
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ....................... 4
Rotation .................................................................... 5
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ........ 6
Road Wheel .............................................................. 6
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WT-2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEES000J1
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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NVH in PR section.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
NVH in RAX and RSU sections.
Refer to TYRES in this chart.
Refer to ROAD WHEEL in this chart.
NVH in RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Out-of-round
Imbalance
Incorrect tyre pressure
Uneven tyre wear
Deformation or damage
Non-uniformity
Incorrect tyre size
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
TYRES
ROAD WHEELS
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKE
STEERING
SymptomTYRESNoise×××××× ×××× ××××
Shake××××× ×× ×× ××××
Vibration×××××××
Shimmy××××××× ×× × ××
Judder××××× × ×× × ××
Poor quality ride
or handling××××× × ×× ×
ROAD WHEELNoise×× × ××××× ×××
Shake×× × × ××× ×××
Shimmy, Judder×× × ××× ××
Poor quality ride
or handling×× × ×××