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STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the trailing arms in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Poor Ride DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the excessive tire inflation pressure.
Refer to GROUP 31, On-vehicle Service - Tire Inflation Pressure Check P.31-
69.
Q: Is the tire inflation pressure in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Adjust the pressure, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 2. Check for malfunction of shock absorbers (weak or broken
springs).
Q: Are the shock absorbers in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 4 .
STEP 3. Check the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer bar links for deformity
or damage.
Q: Are the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer bar link deformed or damaged?

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Fig. 4: Identifying Special Tools

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Required Special Tool:
MB991004: Wheel Ali
gnment Gau
ge Attachment < AWD>

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Measure wheel alignment with an alignment equipment on level ground.
The rear suspension, wheels, and tires should be serviced to the normal condition
prior to wheel alignment measurement. CAMBER
Standard value: -0° 50' +/- 30' (Left/right deviation within 30')
TOE-IN
Standard value: 3 +/- 3 mm (0.12 +/- 0.12 inch)
If camber and/or toe-in is not within the standard value, adjust by following
procedures.
1. Carry out camber adjustment by turning the camber adjusting bolt.
CAUTION:
When adjusting the camber, the arms other than
the toe control arm should be tightened. After adjusting the camber, be sure to adjust the
toe.
NOTE:
LH: Clockwise viewed from the rear -> (-) camber RH: Clockwise viewed from the rear -> (+) camber If either of camber or toe is adjusted, both should
fluctuate. For the relationship between the two,
refer to CAMBER AND TOE REFERENCE TABLE
.

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LOWER ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Fig. 10: Removing & Installing Lower Arm

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>> LOWER ARM BOLT REMOVAL
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle
on the ground in an unladen condition.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFig. 13: Removing & Installing Toe Control Arm

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Required Special Tool:
MB991897: Ball Joint Remover
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT << A>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle
on the ground in an unladen condition.

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Fig. 18: Checking Toe Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover

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TRAILING ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER REPLACEMENT Required Special Tool:
MB990800: Ball Joint Remover and Installer
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during service work, replace the
dust cover as follows:
1. Remove the dust cover.
to the ball joint. When it is damaged during service
work, replace the dust cover.

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Fig. 21: Disassembling & Assembling Shock Absorber

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Required Special Tools:
MB991237: Spring Compressor Body MB991239: Arm Set MB991109: Deep Socket
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT << A>> COIL SPRING NUT REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To hold the coil spring securely, install special
tools MB991237 and MB991239 evenly, and so
that the space between both arms of the special
tool will be maximum within the installation
range. Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt

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2. Use an Allen wrench to counterhold the piston rod end, and use special tool
MB991109 to loosen the coil spring nut.
Fig. 23: Loosening Coil Spring Nut

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS >>A<< COIL SPRING INSTALLATION 1. Use special tools MB991237 and MB991239 to compress the coil spring, and
Vibration of the impact wrench will cause the
valve inside the strut to dropout.
CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of
special tool MB991237. It will break the special tool.

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