CROSSMEMBER POWER PLANT MOUNT32-11 REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS <> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION CAUTION •Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads. •Hang special tool with a cord to prevent it from falling. 1. Install the special tool ball joint remover (MB991897) as shown in the figure. 2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of the special tool parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still parallel. NOTE: When adjusting the jaws in parallel, make sure the knob is in the position shown in the figure. 3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end. <> CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember, and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts and bolts. 2. Lower the crossmember with the engine rear roll stopper bracket, the stabilizer bar, the return tube, and the steering gear. INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< STABILIZER BAR/BUSHING/FIXTURE INSTALLATION Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the right end of the bushing (LH). >>B<< SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value. Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm AC208247AD Cord BoltMB991897 Nut Ball joint AC106821 Knob ParallelBolt Good Bad AB AC102600 AD Piece of wood Transmission jack AC006141 AD Fixture (LH) Outside of vehicle Bushing (LH)Approximately 10 mm Identification mark AC101741AC A
STABILIZER BAR FRONT SUSPENSION33-16 REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS <> TIE ROD END AND KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION CAUTION •Do not remove the nut from the tie rod end ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool ball joint remover (MB991897) to avoid possible damage to the ball joint threads. •Hang special tool ball joint remover (MB991897) with rope or wire to prevent them from falling. 1. Install the special tool ball joint remover (MB991897) as shown in the figure. 2. After turning the bolt and knob to adjust the insert arms of the special tool in parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the insert arms are parallel. NOTE: When adjusting the insert arms in parallel, turn the knob in the direction shown in the figure. 3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the tie rod end. <> STABILIZER BAR BRACKET/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL Carry out the following operations to ensure working space in order to remove the stabilizer bar brackets, the stabilizer bushings and the stabilizer bar. 1. Use a transmission jack to hold the crossmember, and then remove the crossmember mounting nuts and bolts. CAUTION Be careful not to lower the crossmember excessively, otherwise the power steering return hose bracket may deform. 2. Lower the crossmember until the stabilizer bar brackets, the stabilizer bushings and the stabilizer bar can be removed. INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION Align the stabilizer bar identification mark with the right end of the stabilizer bushing (LH). AC208247AD Cord BoltMB991897 Nut Ball joint AC106821 Knob ParallelBolt Good Bad AB AC102600 AD Piece of wood Transmission jack AC006141 AI Stabilizer bar bracket (LH) Outside of vehicle Stabilizer bushing (LH)Approximately 10 mm Identification mark
CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM REAR SUSPENSION34-9 REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS <> CONTROL LINK/LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL After making a mating mark on the toe adjusting bolt or camber adjusting bolt, remove the control link or lower arm assembly. <> UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY/LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY AND TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate the upper arm assembly/lower arm assembly and the trailing arm. INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value. Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm >>B<< UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY/CONTROL LINK INSTALLATION Install the upper arm assembly as shown so that its hole is body side. Install the upper arm assembly/control link as shown so that its identification colour faces the trailing arm. INSPECTIONM1341004900157 •Check the bushings for wear and deterioration. •Check the control link, upper arm and lower arm for bending or breakage. •Check all bolts for condition and straightness. AC304404AB Mating mark AC107126AB Piece of wood AC103744 A AC AC304674AB Upper arm assembly Hole Trailing arm AC300343AC Upper arm assembly Control linkIdentification colour Trailing arm
TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY REAR SUSPENSION34-13 REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS <> LIFTING POINT When removing the trailing arm, move the lifting arm slightly towards the front of the vehicle so that it will not be in the way. <> LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY AND TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION After supporting the lower arm assembly with a jack, separate the lower arm assembly and trailing arm connection. INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>A<< STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value. Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm INSPECTIONM1341002300182 •Check the bushings for wear and deterioration. •Check the trailing arm for bending or damage. TRAILING ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT M1341011300221 1. Use the following special tools to drive out the trailing arm bushing. •MB990890: Rear Suspension Bushing Base •MB990947: Lower Arm Bushing Arbor •MB991816: Bushing Remover and Installer Base <>9. Lower arm assembly and trailing arm connection 10. Trailing arm and body connection 11. Trailing armRemoval steps (Continued) AC006171AC Trailing arm AC107126AB Piece of wood AC103744 A AC AC006172AE Driving out MB990890 Trailing armMB990947 MB991816
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR SUSPENSION34-16 REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> LOWER ARM BOLT REMOVAL After supporting the lower arm with a jack, remove the lower arm bolt. INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Install the spring seat stepped section so that it points towards the rear side of the vehicle. >>B<< STABILIZER LINK INSTALLATION Tighten the self-locking nut until the stabilizer link thread part protruding length meets the standard value. Standard value (A): 6 − 8 mm INSPECTIONM1341002600150 •Check the rubber parts for cracks and wear. •Check the shock absorber for malfunctions, oil leakage, or abnormal noise. AC107126AB Piece of wood AC304795 AB Spring seat stepped section Rear of the vehicle AC103744 A AC
