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Important : Record the position of the front spring locator
relative to the strut assembly–to–knuckle bracket. Place
the front spring locator back in the same position during
assembly.
5. Remove the upper strut mount, the mount bearing,
the upper spring seat, the upper ring insulator, and
the hollow bumper.
6. Release the spring.
7. Remove the spring and the lower ring insulator.
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the lower ring insulator and the spring.
2. Compress the spring using the spring compressor
KM–329–A.
3. Install the hollow bumper, the upper ring insulator,
the front spring locator, the upper spring seat, the
upper strut mount, and the mount bearing. Be sure
the upper spring seat is clipped to the front spring
locator.
4. Install the piston rod nut.
Tighten
Tighten the piston rod nut to 75 NSm (55 lb–ft).
5. Release the spring compresser KM–329–A
KNUCKLE
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the knuckle assembly from the vehicle.
Refer to ”Knuckle Assembly” in this section.
2. Remove the rotor. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc
Brakes.
3. Remove the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to
”Hub and Bearing” in this section.
4. Remove the brake splash shield. Refer to Section
4D, Front Disc Brakes.
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Assembly Procedure
1. Install the brake splash shield. Refer to Section 4D,
Front Disc Brakes.
2. Install the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to ”Hub
and Bearing” in this section.
3. Install the rotor. Refer to Section 4D, Front Disc
Brakes.
4. Install the knuckle assembly onto the vehicle. Refer
to ”Knuckle Assembly” in this section.
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SECTION : 2D
REAR SUSPENSION
CAUTION : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool
or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help
prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS2D–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastener Tightening Specifications 2D–2. . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS2D–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools Table 2D–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS2D–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excessive Friction Check 2D–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strut Dampener 2D–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMPONENT LOCATOR2D–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Suspension 2D–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR2D–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE 2D–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strut Assembly 2D–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Knuckle Assembly 2D–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailing Link 2D–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailing Link Bracket 2D–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Parallel Link 2D–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Parallel Link 2D–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stabilizer Shaft 2D–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stabilizer Link 2D–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crossmember 2D–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hub and Bearing Assembly 2D–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR 2D–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Springs and Insulators 2D–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Knuckle 2D–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hub and Bearing 2D–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM
OPERATION 2D–20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Suspension 2D–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2D – 2IREAR SUSPENSION
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SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationNSmLb–FtLb–In
Crossmember–to–Body Bolts11 283–
Strut Dampener–to–Strut Mount Nut7555–
Rear Parallel Link–to–Crossmember Bolt9066–
Front Parallel Link–to–Knuckle Bolt12089–
Fuel Filler Hose Shield Bolt2015–
Knuckle–to–Strut Assembly Nuts10074–
Rear Parallel Link–to–Knuckle Bolt9066–
Rear Trailing Link–to–Trailing Link Bracket Nut10074–
Rear Trailing Link–to–Knuckle Nut150111–
Stabilizer Link–to–Strut Assembly Nut4735–
Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolts4030–
Stabilizer Shaft–to–Stabilizer Link Nut4735–
Strut Mount–to–Body Nuts3022–
Trailing Link Bracket–to–Body Bolts7052–
Trailing Link–to–Trailing Link Bracket Nut10074–
Rear Hub Assembly Bolts6548–
SPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TOOLS TABLE
J–42468
Front Strut Mount
Nut WrenchKM–329–A
Spring Compressor
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5. Remove the crossmember–to–body bolts.
6. Remove the crossmember.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the crossmember.
2. Install the crossmember–to–body bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the crossmember–to–body bolts to 112 NSm
(83 lb–ft).
3. Route and install the rear wheel speed sensor wir-
ing.
4. Install the rear parallel link bolt onto the crossmem-
ber. Refer to ”Rear Parallel Link”in this section.
5. Install the front parallel link bolt onto the crossmem-
ber. Refer to ”Front Parallel Link” in this section.
6. Lower the vehicle.
HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
3. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, re-
move the rear brake drum detent screw and brake
drum. Refer to Section 4E2, Rear Drum Brakes.
4. On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, remove
the rear brake caliper and rear brake disc. Refer to
Section 4E1, Rear Disc Brakes.
5. Remove the hub bolts and hub assembly.
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Installation Procedure
1. Install the hub assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the hub assembly bolts to 65 NSm (48 lb–ft).
2. Install the hub nut.
3. On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, install
the rear brake disc and rear brake caliper. Refer to
Section 4E1, Rear Disc Brakes.
4. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, install
the rear brake drum and the brake drum detent
screw. Refer to Section 4E2, Rear Drum Brakes.
5. Install the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.
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5. Install the lock nut onto the strut dampener rod.
Tighten
Tighten the ball joint–to–control arm nuts to 100 NSm
(74 lb–ft). Tighten the strut dampener–to–strut mount
nut to 75 NSm (55 lb–ft).
6. Release the spring.
7. Remove the strut assembly from the spring com-
pressor and install the strut assembly into the ve-
hicle. Refer to ”Strut Assembly” in this section.
KNUCKLE
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle. Refer to
”Knuckle Assembly” in this section.
2. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Section 4E2,
Rear Drum Brakes.
3. Remove the wheel hub. Refer to ”Hub and Bearing
Assembly” in this section.
4. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, re-
move the rear drum brake assembly. On vehicles
equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the rear
disc brake assembly. Refer to Section 4E1, Rear
Disc Brakes.
5. Remove the brake splash shield. Refer to Section
4E2, Rear Drum Brakes.
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the brake splash shield. Refer to Section
4E1, Rear Disc Brakes.
2. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, install
the rear drum brake assembly. On vehicles
equipped with rear disc brakes, install the rear disc
brake assembly. Refer to Section 4E1, Rear Disc
Brakes.
3. Install the wheel hub. Refer to ”Hub and Bearing
Assembly” in this section.
4. Install the brake caliper and brake rotor or the
brake drum. Refer to Section 4E1, Rear Disc
Brakes and 4E2, Rear Drum Brakes.
5. Install the knuckle into the vehicle. Refer to
”Knuckle Assembly” in this section.
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HUB AND BEARING
The hub bearing is not unit repair serviceable. If the hub
bearing is defective, the hub and bearing assembly should
be replaced.