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Removal and InstallationAES000MN
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber assembly with power tool.
4. Remove fixing nuts in upper side of shock absorber assembly
with power tool and remove shock absorber assembly from
vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, or damage, and replace if necessary.
Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, or distortion, and replace if necessary.
Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condi-
tions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Disassembly and AssemblyAES000MO
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock
absorber.
1. Remove mounting seal from mounting seal bracket.
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in vise.
3. Fix piston rod with hexagon wrench, and remove piston rod lock
nut.
4. Remove mounting seal bracket, bushing, distance tube, bound
bumper cover and bound bumper from shock absorber.
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RSU-10
SHOCK ABSORBER
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Assembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when attaching components to shock
absorber.
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FRONT LOWER LINK
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Removal and InstallationAES000MR
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove front lower link protector.
4. Remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle. Refer to RSU-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove fixing nut and bolt between front lower link and axle with power tool.
6. Remove fixing nut and bolt between front lower link and rear suspension member with power tool.
7. Remove front lower link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, crack, or damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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Removal and InstallationAES000MS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Loosen fixing bolt and nut of rear lower link in side of suspension member, and then remove fixing bolt
and nut in side of axle with power tool.
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber sheet from rear lower link.
5. Remove fixing bolt and nut in side of rear suspension member to remove rear lower link with power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace rear lower link
and coil spring if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Check that upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Insert bracket into upper seat with setting three tabs of upper
seat to the projecting part of bracket beforehand as shown in the
figure.
Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and
attach.
NOTE:
Make sure spring is not upside down. The top and bottom are
indicated by paint color.
Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle
installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions
with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to
RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steer-
ing angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle
Sensor Neutral Position" .
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
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Removal and InstallationAES000MU
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer toBR-
25, "REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive, then remove wheel sensor harness from rear suspension
member. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
4. Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
5. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove rear drive shaft. Refer to RAX-9, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT" .
7. Remove rear final drive. Refer to RFD-11, "
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
8. Separate attachments between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to
PB-3, "
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
9. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
11. Set jack under rear suspension member.
12. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of tunnel stay and member stay with power tool, then remove those parts
from vehicle.
13. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of rear pin stay with power tool and then remove rear pin stay from vehicle.
14. Slowly lowering jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, radius rod, front lower link
and axle from vehicle as a unit.
15. Remove fixing bolts and nuts with power tool, then remove suspension arm, front lower link, and radius
rod from rear suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-7, "Components" , for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of installation position of links (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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FRONT SEAT
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8. Remove the front and rear leg cover (LH and RH).
NOTE:
1. Slide the seat backward, and disconnect the front tabs on the front leg cover. Then move the cover
toward the rear of the vehicle, and pull up to remove.
2. Slide the seat forward, then disengage the tabs on the front LH and RH of the rear leg cover and tabs
engaged into the rail. Then pull the cover toward the rear of the vehicle.
9. Slide the seat until the body mounting bolts are visible and a tool can be inserted.
NOTE:
When disassembling the driver seat after removal, set the front and rear cushion lifter to the top position.
10. Disconnect both battery cables.
11. Remove the harness connector for the side air bag module.
12. Remove the power seat harness connector and vehicle harness fixing clip.
13. Remove the front seat.
NOTE:
When removing and installing, using waste, protect the parts from damage where it may interfere with oth-
ers.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Be sure to insert the rear end tab of the rear leg cover under the rail.
REMOVAL OF SEATBACK TRIM AND PAD
1. Remove the seatback garnish.
2. Remove the retainer.
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REAR SEAT
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INSTALLATION OF SEAT CUSHION TRIM AND PAD
Install in the reverse order of removal.
REMOVAL OF SEATBACK TRIM AND PAD
1. Remove the trunk net hook in the back of the seatback.
2. After removing the seatback garnish, remove the hog rings,
3. Remove the headrest.
4. Remove the headrest holder.
Squeeze and pull up headrest holder tabs to remove from seat-
back frame.
NOTE:
Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front,
rear, left and right)
5. Remove the armrest (LH only).
6. After removing the seatback trim and pad, separate the trim and pad.
INSTALLATION OF SEATBACK TRIM AND PAD
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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TRANSFER
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions .............................................................. 3
Service Notice .......................................................... 4
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 4
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 7
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 7
TRANSFER FLUID ..................................................... 8
Replacement ............................................................ 8
DRAINING ............................................................. 8
FILLING ................................................................. 8
Inspection ................................................................. 8
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL .................. 8
AWD SYSTEM ............................................................ 9
Power Transfer Diagram .......................................... 9
System Description .................................................. 9
DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 9
ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING ............. 10
AWD CONTROL UNIT ........................................ 10
AWD WARNING LAMP ........................................ 11
System Diagram ...................................................... 11
COMPONENTS FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ..... 12
CAN Communication .............................................. 12
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 12
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 13
Fail-Safe Function .................................................. 13
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis ........................ 13
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 13
Location of Electrical Parts ..................................... 14
Circuit Diagram ...................................................... 15
Wiring Diagram — AWD — .................................... 16
Trouble Diagnosis Chart for Symptoms ................. 19
AWD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Values .................................................................... 19AWD CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLE ..... 19
CONSULT-II Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD) ..... 21
FUNCTION .......................................................... 21
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE ................ 21
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE ............................... 21
DATA MONITOR MODE ...................................... 23
ACTIVE TEST MODE ......................................... 24
AWD CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBER ............. 24
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM .................... 25
Power Supply Circuit For AWD Control Unit ........... 25
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 25
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 25
AWD Control Unit ................................................... 26
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 26
ABS System ........................................................... 26
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 26
AWD Solenoid ........................................................ 27
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 27
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 27
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................. 29
AWD Actuator Relay ............................................... 30
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 30
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 30
Engine Control Signal ............................................. 31
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 31
CAN Communication Line ...................................... 31
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 31
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS .............. 32
AWD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON When The
Ignition Switch Is Turned To ON ............................. 32
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 32
AWD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn OFF Several
Seconds After Engine Started ................................ 32
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 32
Heavy Tight-corner Braking Symptom Occurs
When The Vehicle Is Driven And The Steering
Wheel Is Turned Fully To Either Side After The