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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.
AC001085 AB
MB991238MB991237
2. Install following special tools to the strut assembly
same as its removal.
•Spring compressor body (MB991237)
•Arm set (MB991238)
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:
AC006091 AB
Rod
Using a rod as shown fa cilitates 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.
AC006091 AB
MB991681
MB991682
6. Using following special tools, tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut) to 60
± 10 N⋅m.
•Wrench (MB991681)
•Socket (MB991682)
INSPECTIONM1332001400188
•Check the strut bearing for wear or rust.
•Check the rubber parts for damage or deteriora-
tion.
•Check the coil spring for deformation, deteriora-
tion or damage.
•Check the strut for deformation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
REAR SUSPENSION34-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M1341000100717
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
AC304024AC
Shock absorberCoil spring
Trailing arm bushing
Lower arm assembly
Control link
Trailing arm Upper arm assembly
Stabilizer barRear shock
absorber damper
Rear shock
absorber damper Rear shock
absorber cover
AC304025AC
Shock absorber
Trailing arm bushing
Control link
Trailing arm
Stabilizer 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
ItemSedanWagon
InviteIntenseInviteIntense
Wire diameter mm10101010
Average diameter mm78 − 9078 − 9078 − 9078 − 90
Free length mm359331377368
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
M1341000300733
ItemStandard value
Camber (Difference between right and left within 30') −0°40' ± 0°30'
Toe-inAt the centre of tyre tread mm3 ± 2
Toe-angle (per wheel)0°08' ± 0°05'
Thrust angle0°00' ± 0°09'
Control link pillow ball bushing starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Upper arm pillow ball bushing starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Lower arm pillow ball bushing starting torque N⋅m0.5 − 3.0
Protruding length of stabilizer link bolt mm6 − 8
Stabilizer link ball joint continuous turning torque N⋅m0.5 − 1.5
LUBRICANT
M1341000400172
ItemSpecified lubricantQuantity
Stabilizer link ball joint (inside of dust cover)Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2
or equivalentAs required
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MB990947
SPECIA L T OOLS
REAR SU SPENS I ON34-5
MB990947Lower arm bushing arborTr a iling arm bushing
re
moval and press-fit t ing
MB991816Bushing remove r and
inst
al ler b a se
MB990890
MB990890Rear suspension bushing
base
MB991237
A
B
A: MB9912 37
B: MB991239
A: Sp ring compressor
bo dy
B: Arm set
Coil spring compressing
Tool Nu mber Na me Use
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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION34-17
WARNING
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
rear suspension coil spring nut (self-locking
nut). Vibration of the impact wrench will
cause special t ools (MB991237 and
MB991239) to slip and cause personal injury.
AC102268AC
Piston rod
2. While holding the piston rod, remove the rear
suspension coil spring nut (self-locking nut).
<> REAR SUSPENSION SHOCK
ABSORBER DISPOSAL
WARNING
Wear goggles when dril ling to protect your
eyes from flying metal debris.
AC102270
AC
The gas must be discharged from the shock
absorber before discarding it. Place the shock
absorber horizontally with its piston rod extended.
Then drill a hole of approximately 3 mm in diameter
at the location shown in the illustration and discharge
the gas.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< REAR SUSPENSION SPRING
LOWER PAD INSTALLATION
AC304800AB
Spring lower pad
Stepped section
Spring seat
Align the stepped section of the spring lower pad
with the stepped section of the spring seat of the
shock absorber, and install the spring lower pad.
>>B<< REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237). It will break the special tool.
AC001070
MB991237
MB991239
AB
1. Use following special tools to compress the coil spring, and install the rear suspension coil spring
to the spring lower pad.
•Spring compressor body (MB991237)
•
AC304800AC
Less than 10 mm
Stepped section
Arm set (MB991239)