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B53747
38 mm (1.5 in.)
- REAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH
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(b) Set the suspension arm in the position in the illustration
and fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 100 NVm (1,020 kgfVcm, 74 ftVlbf)
13. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSY (See page 27-10)
14. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See page 27-10)
15. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH (See page 27-10)
17. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 RH
HINT:
Temporarily tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
18. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See page 27-18)
19. CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH (See page 65-33)
20. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See page 27-10)
21. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH (See page 27-10)
22. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 RH
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
23. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH (See page 27-10)
24. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 RH
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by the procedures with the LH side.
25. FULLY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See page 27-18)
26. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR (See page 27-16)
27. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSY CENTER (See page 15-2)
28. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
29. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27-3)
30. HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY (See page 65-15)
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2701O-06
C91816
C66721
27-16
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STABILIZER BAR REAR
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27-2
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer bar link.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon
wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.
3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
4. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and
forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate
of 2 - 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading
on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.05 - 1.0 N´m (0.5 - 10 kgf´cm, 0.4 - 8.7 in.´lbf)
5. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR
(a) Remove the 8 bolts, 2 No. 1 brackets and 2 bushings.
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C93541
A
B
B53738
C91816
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6. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR
(a) Install the bushing and bracket with the 2 bolts (LH side).
Torque: 19 NVm (195 kgfVcm, 14 ftVlbf)
HINT:
2 types of bolts (A, B) are used, so make sure the correct
bolts are installed.
Install the bushing to the inner side of the bushing stopper
on the stabilizer bar.
7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and stabilizer bar link.
Torque: 39 NVm (400 kgfVcm, 29 ftVlbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (5 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
8. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
10. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27-3)
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B53740
B53741
B53739
- REAR SUSPENSIONSTRUT ROD ASSY REAR
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(b) Connect the strut rod (inner side) with the bolt.
Torque: 113 NVm (1,150 kgfVcm, 83 ftVlbf)
HINT:
While fixing the nut, turn the bolt.
4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See page 27-10)
5. FULLY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
(a) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 113 NVm (1,152 kgfVcm, 83 ftVlbf)
HINT:
While fixing the nut, turn the bolt.
(b) Install the parking brake cable with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 5.4 NVm (55 kgfVcm, 48 in.Vlbf)
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
7. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page 27-3)
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A79718
A86237
Terminal 30
Terminal 50Battery Ammeter
Body
A86241
Battery
Ohmmeter 19-2
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(d) Perform the no-load performance test.
(1) Connect the lead wire to terminal C. Make sure that
the lead is not grounded.
Torque: 10 NVm (102 kgfVcm, 7 ftVlbf)
(2) Clamp the starter in a vise.
(3) Connect the battery and an ammeter to the starter
as shown in the illustration.
(4) Check that the starter rotates smoothly and steadily
with the clutch pinion gear extended. Check that the
ammeter reads the specified current.
Specified current: 90 A or less at 11.5 V
If the current is not as specified, replace the starter.
2. INSPECT STARTER RELAY ASSY
(a) Inspect the resistance.
(1) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance be-
tween the terminals.
Standard:
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
3 - 510 kW or higher
3 - 5Below 1W
(Apply battery voltage to terminals 1 and 2
If the result is not as specified, replace the starter relay.
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190SF-01
A86242: Specified torque
9.0 (92, 79 in.Vlbf)
Battery Clamp Sub-assy
Battery
Battery Tray
VSV Connector
Air Cleaner Inlet
Assy
Air Cleaner Inlet
No. 1Air Cleaner Case
Sub-assyAir Cleaner Filter
Element Sub-assyAir Cleaner Cap
Sub-assy Mass
Air Flow Meter
Connector Vacuum Hose
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)
x2
x3
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)
Air Cleaner Hose
No. 1
5.0 (51, 44 in.Vlbf)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf)Vacuum Hose
Air Cleaner Bracket
7.5 (76, 66 in.Vlbf)x2
Clip
Radiator Lower Air Deflector x7
Clip
3.5 (36, 31 in.Vlbf)
- STARTING & CHARGINGSTARTER ASSY (3MZ-FE)
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STARTER ASSY (3MZ-FE)
COMPONENTS
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A86243
Starter Field Frame
Assy Starter Commutator End Frame Assy
Starter Magnetic Switch AssyDrive Housing
Starter Bearing Cover
Starter Armature Assy
Washer
Starter Drive Housing Assy
(w/ Clutch & Drive Lever
& Center Bearing)
7.5 (76, 66 in.Vlbf)
10 (102, 7)
Snap Ring
Non-reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Starter Armature Plate
Planetary GearStarter Assy
Starter Connector
x237 (380, 26)
9.8 (100, 7)
x2
6.0 (61, 53 in.Vlbf)
x2 19-4
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190SK-01
A87596N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torqueGenerator
Connector
Generator Assy
V-ribbed Belt No. 1
18 (184, 13)
Plate Washer
9.8 (100, 7)
58 (591, 43)
8.4 (86, 74 in.Vlbf)
Wiring Harness Clamp Bracket
- STARTING & CHARGINGGENERATOR ASSY (3MZ-FE)
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GENERATOR ASSY (3MZ-FE)
COMPONENTS