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STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-7
STRUT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1332001100325
INSPECTIONM1332001200247
•Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly.
•Check the strut assembly for damage or
deformation.
Post-installation Operation
•Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment (Refer to P.33-5.)
AC304153
44 ± 5 N·m
1
2
3 4
N
AB
167 ± 9 N·m
5
Removal steps
1. Front ABS sensor harness bracket
2. Brake hose bracket
3. Knuckle connection4. Strut nut (self-locking nut)
5. Strut assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)
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STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-10
>>B<< STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT)
INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.
2. Install following special tools to the strut assembly
same as its removal.
•MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
•MB991238: Arm Set
3. While the coil spring is being compressed by the
special tools, temporarily tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut).
4. Align the hole in the strut spring lower seat with
the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTE:
Using a rod as shown facilitates the alignment.5. Align lower end of the coil spring with the groove
in the spring lower seat, and then loosen the
special tools.CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
self-locking nut, otherwise the strut nut
(self-locking nut) will be damaged.
6. Using following special tools, tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut) to 60 ± 10 N⋅m.
•MB991681: Wrench
•MB991682: Socket
INSPECTIONM1332001400188
•Check the strut bearing for wear or rust.
•Check the rubber parts for damage or
deterioration.
•Check the coil spring for deformation,
deterioration or damage.
•Check the strut for deformation.
AC001085 AB
MB991238
MB991237
AC006091 AB
Rod
AC006091 AB
MB991681 MB991682
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GENERAL INFORMATION
REAR SUSPENSION34-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1341000100353
A trailing arm type multi-link suspension has been
adopted as the rear suspension. The shock absorber
is a hydraulic, cylindrical double-acting type.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
AC304024AB
Shock absorber
Coil spring
Trailing arm bushing Lower arm assembly Control link Trailing armUpper arm assembly
Stabilizer barRear shock
absorber damper
Rear shock
absorber damper
Rear shock
absorber cover
AC304025AB
Shock absorber
Trailing arm bushing Control link Trailing armStabilizer bar
Coil spring
Lower arm assembly
Rear shock
absorber damper Upper arm assembly
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
REAR SUSPENSION34-3
SPECIFICATION
COIL SPRING
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1341000300409
LUBRICANT
M1341000400172
Item Sedan Wagon
Comfort Sport Comfort Sport
Wire diameter mm 10 10 10 10
Average diameter mm 78 − 90 78 − 90 78 − 90 78 − 90
Free length mm 359 331 377 368
Item Standard value
Camber (Difference between right and left within 30')
−0°40' ± 30'
Toe-in At the centre of tyre tread mm 3 ± 2
Toe-angle (per wheel) 0°08' ± 05'
Thrust angle 0°00' ± 0°09'
Control link pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Upper arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Lower arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Protruding length of stabilizer link bolt mm 6 − 8
Stabilizer link ball joint continuous rotating torque N⋅m0.5 − 1.5
Item Specified lubricant Quantity
Stabilizer link ball joint (inside of dust cover) Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2
or equivalentAs required
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR SUSPENSION34-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT
M1341011000372
Measure wheel alignment with an alignment
equipment on level earth.
The rear suspension, wheels, and tyres should be
serviced to the normal condition prior to wheel
alignment measurement.
CAMBER
Standard value: -0° 40' ± 30' (Left/right
deviation within 30')
CAUTION
Never subject the wheel bearings to the vehicle
load when the rear wheel hub nuts (self-locking
nuts) or special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014) are loosened.
NOTE:
For vehicles with aluminium wheels, attach the
camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the trailing arm
spindle by using special tool wheel alignment gauge
attachment (MB991014). Tighten the special tool to
the same torque 175
± 25 N⋅m as the rear wheel hub
nut (self-locking nut). MB990947 Lower arm bushing arbor Trailing arm bushing
removal and press-fitting
MB991816 Bushing remover and
installer base
MB990890 Rear suspension bushing
base
A: MB991237
B: MB991239A: Spring compressor
body
B: Arm setCoil spring compressing Tool Number Name Use
MB990947
MB990890
MB991237
A
B
AC001079
MB991014
AG
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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-15
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONM1341002500261
CAUTION
*: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on
the earth in the unladen condition.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
•Centre Luggage Floor Lid Removal and
Installation
•Centre Luggage Floor Box Removal and
Installation
AC304794AB
44 ± 5 N·m
2413
5
95 ± 15 N·m*95 ± 15 N·m*
N
Removal steps
>>B<<1. Stabilizer link connection
<>2. Lower arm bolt
3. Coil spring nut4. Coil spring bolt>>A<<5. Shock absorber assemblyRemoval steps (Continued)