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6. Install the crossmember link–to–transaxle bracket
nut.
Tighten
Tighten the crossmember link–to–transaxle bracket
nut to 169 NSm (125 lb–ft).
7. Connect the stabilizer link to the strut assembly.
Refer to ”Stabilizer Link” in this section.
8. Connect the ball joint to the knuckle assembly. Re-
fer to ”Knuckle Assembly” in this section.
9. Connect the tie rod from the knuckle assembly. Re-
fer to Section 6C, Power Steering Gear.
10. Install the exhaust pipe into the vehicle. Refer to
Section 1G, Engine Exhaust.
11. Install the wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
12. Lower the vehicle.
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UNIT REPAIR
BALL JOINT
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the control arm. Refer to ”Control Arm” in
this section.
2. Drill off the heads of the two rivets with a 12 mm
(0.47 inch) drill bit.
3. Punch out the rivets with a drift.
Assembly Procedure
1. Connect the ball joint to the control arm by inserting
two ball joint bolts from below the control arm.
Tighten
Tighten the ball joint–to–control arm nuts to 100 NSm
(74 lb–ft).
2. Install the control arm. Refer to ”Control Arm” in
this section.
CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS
Tools Required
KM–158 Remover/Installer
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the control arm. Refer to ”Control Arm” in
this section.
2. Remove the split sleeves from the rear control arm
bushing.
3. Press off the control arm rear damping bushing us-
ing a press and the remover/installer KM–158.
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Assembly Procedure
1. Press the control arm rear damping bushing into
the control arm using a press and the remover/in-
staller KM–158.
2. Install the split sleeves into the rear control arm
bushing.
3. Install the control arm. Refer to ”Control Arm” in
this section.
FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY
Tools Required
KM–329–A Spring Compressor
J–42468 Front Strut Mount Nut Wrench
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to ”Strut Assem-
bly” in this section.
2. Fasten the strut assembly to the spring compressor
(DW320–010 or KM–329–A). Make sure the hooks
are seated on the strut spring properly.
3. Compress the front spring with the spring compres-
sor.
4. Use an open end wrench to hold the threaded pis-
ton rod while removing the piston rod nut and the
washer with a commercially available double ring
spanner, sharply offset.
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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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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
FRONT SUSPENSION
The front suspension for this vehicle is a combination of
a strut assembly and a knuckle assembly. The strut as-
sembly combines a strut dampener and spring mounted
to the body of the vehicle. The upper end of the strut is iso-
lated by a rubber mount and contains a bearing to allow the
strut to turn. The knuckle is attached to the strut assembly
and pivots on a ball joint bolted to the control arm. The con-
trol arms pivot from the body using rubber bushings.
The ball joint is fastened to the steering knuckle with a
pinch bolt and nut, and to the lower control arm with rivets.
The stabilizer bar interconnects both strut assemblies ofthe vehicle through the stabilizer link and is attached to the
front suspension crossmember. Jounce and rebound
movements affecting one wheel are partially transmitted
to the opposite wheel of the vehicle to stabilize body roll.
When servicing the control arm–to–body attachment and
the stabilizer shaft–to–body insulators, make sure the at-
taching bolts are loose until the control arms are moved to
the trim height, which is curb height. Trim height is the nor-
mal position to which the control arms move when the ve-
hicle is sitting on the ground. Refer to ”General Specifica-
tions” in this section.
The springs in the front suspension of engine family II are
stronger and the strut dampeners heavier than are the
springs and strut dampeners found in the front suspension
of engine family I.
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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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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