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RSU-38
FRONT LOWER LINK
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-25, "Components" .
Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
(unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification, and
the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions) with the tires on level ground.
Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-27, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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Removal and Installation EES001HM
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Rotation" .
2. Use CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
3. For removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the
height sensor arm bracket bolt from the LH rear lower link.
4. Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension from the rear
lower link.
WAR NIN G:
Do not compress the coil spring when setting the jack.
5. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to
the rear suspension member, using power tool.
6. Remove the rear lower link bolt and nut from the knuckle using
power tool.
7. Slowly lower the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the upper rubber seat, coil
spring, and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
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RSU-40
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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8. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear
suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear
lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the coil spring and rubber seats for deformation, cracks, or other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-25, "Components" .
When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear
coil springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point
out toward the wheel and tire assembly.
After installing the rear lower link and coil spring, check the
wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to RSU-27,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
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STABILIZER BAR
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STABILIZER BARPFP:56230
Removal and Installation EES001HN
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the stabilizer bar ends from the connecting rods
using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps using power tool, and remove
the stabilizer bar bushings.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-25, "Components" .
Install the stabilizer bar with the ball joint sockets properly
aligned.
Install the stabilizer bar bushing and clamp so they are posi-
tioned inside of the sideslip prevention clamp on the stabilizer
bar.
InspectionEES001HO
Check stabilizer bar for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.
Check rubber bushings for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary.
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RSU-42
REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
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REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLYPFP:53400
Removal and InstallationEES001HP
Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
3. Unclip the rubber cover to access the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the
rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the hose out.
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, LH5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly
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REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
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5. Remove the four bolts that mount the rear load leveling air sus-
pension compressor assembly to the underbody.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
To connect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses, the lock
ring must be fully seated in the fitting. Insert the hose “B” into the
lock ring “A” until the lock ring “A” is touching the hose “B” as
shown. Pull on the hose to check that it is securely inserted.
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RSU-44
HEIGHT SENSOR
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HEIGHT SENSORPFP:53820
Removal and InstallationEES001HQ
Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use CONSULT-II “EXHAUST SOLENOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector for the height sensor.
3. Remove the two height sensor bolts and height sensor arm
bracket bolt.
4. Remove the height sensor.
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, LH5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly
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HEIGHT SENSOR
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Start the engine.
2. Use CONSULT-II to perform "STANDARD HEIGHT LEVEL" work support function.
3. Using data monitor of CONSULT-II, verify "HEIGT CALC" is at 0 mm.
4. Check the vehicle height. Refer to RSU-48, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )" . If vehicle height is not
within ± 10 mm (0 ± 0.39 in) of the specification, perform the initialization procedure. Refer to RSU-46,
"Initialization Procedure" .