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SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBERSP–51
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
(a) Remove the shock absorber head cover.
(b) Remove the shock absorber cap LH.
3. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH
(a) Support the rear axle beam with a jack.
(b) Using a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the piston
rod, remove the lock nut.
(c) Remove the rear shock absorber LH cushion
retainer and rear shock absorber cushion No.1.
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(d) Remove the nut, cushion retainer and shock
absorber assembly rear LH.
(e) Remove the rear spring bumper No.1 LH from the
shock absorber assembly rear LH.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH
(a) Push down and pull up the shock absorber rod, and
check that there is no unusual resistance or unusual
operation sound.
If there is any malfunction, replace the shock
absorber with a new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of the shock absorber, see
DISPOSAL (See page SP-54).
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH
(a) Install the rear spring bumper No.1 LH to the shock
absorber assembly LH.
(b) Support the rear axle beam assembly with a jack.
(c) Install the rear shock absorber assembly rear LH,
cushion retainer and nut to the rear axle beam.
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(d) Install the rear shock absorber cushion No.1 and
rear shock absorber LH cushion retainer.
(e) Temporary tighten a new lock nut.
(f) Using a 6mm hexagon wrench to hold the piston
rod, fully tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 30 N*m (310 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
(a) Install the shock absorber cap LH as shown in the
illustration.
(b) Install the shock absorber head cover.
3. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
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4. FULLY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR LH
(a) Stabilize the shock absorber assembly rear LH.
If it is impossible to tighten the nut at this position,
support the rear axle beam with a jack and load the
rear compartment with a mass of approximately 90
kg (198 lb).
Length of shock absorber:
2WD DRIVE TYPE:
234 mm (9.22 in.)
4WD DRIVE TYPE:
258 mm (10.16 in.)
(b) Fully tighten the nut.
Torque: 115 N*m (1,173 kgf*cm, 85 ft.*lbf)
5. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
(See page SP-9)
DISPOSAL
1. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR
LH
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in
the illustration to discharge the gas inside the
cylinder.
CAUTION:
• When drilling, since the fragments may fly
out, work carefully.
• The discharged gas is colorless, odorless
and non-poisonous.
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRES
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation
pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the tires.
Tire runout:
1.4 mm (0.055 in.) or less
2. ROTATE TIRES
HINT:
Rotate the tires as shown in the illustration.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE (for Steel Wheel)
(a) Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.018 lb.) or less.
HINT:
If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car
balance.
Tire size
Front kPa (kgf*cm2, psi) Rear kPa (kgf*cm2, psi)
P215/65R16 96T
P225/60R17 98T240 (2.4, 35) 240 (2.4, 35)
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4. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE (for Non-steel Wheel)
(a) Check and adjust the off-the-car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.018 lb.) or less.
NOTICE:
• Use a cleaning detergent to remove dirt, oil
and water from the surface where the balance
weight is to be adhered.
• Do not touch the sticking surface of the tape.
• Adhere the sticking type balance weight to
the flat position shown in the illustration.
• Push the balance weight securely with a
finger to adhere it to the position.
• Do not reuse the balance weight.
HINT:
• The inner side balance weight should be installed
by clipping it to the rim.
• If necessary, check and adjust the on-the-car
balance.
5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
HINT:
See page AH-5.
6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(for 2WD)
HINT:
See page AH-16.
7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(for 4WD)
HINT:
See page AH-19.
8. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
HINT:
See page AH-5.
9. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 2WD)
HINT:
See page AH-16.
10. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for 4WD)
HINT:
See page AH-19.
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REPAIR
1. INTRODUCTION
(a) This section introduces ways to determine whether
the run-flat tire is repairable or not. Repair must be
performed by following the appropriate procedures.
If a flat tire occurs, it is possible to drive a maximum
of 160 km (100 miles) at a speed below 90 km/h (55
mph) due to the reinforced sidewalls. However, if
the customer continues to drive with low tire
pressure (less than about 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2,
14.5 psi) and tire pressure warning light is on), the
inside of the sidewall will gradually deteriorate and
the run-flat performance may be reduced.
Therefore, the tires may require replacement.
However, there are some cases where it is possible
to repair a run-flat tire using the same repair method
as for normal tires. Use the following flowchart to
determine if a run-flat tire is repairable.
NOTICE:
When performing repairs, follow the Rubber
Manufacturers Association (RMA) repair
procedures.
2. REPAIR PROCEDURE (CUSTOMER INTERVIEW)
(a) The tire pressure warning system can help
determine the history of the tire's use. The driving
conditions the tire was subjected to while the tire
pressure warning light was on should be obtained
from the customer. Also, make sure to ask the
following questions.
(1) Was the vehicle driven at a speed over 90 km/h
(55 mph) with the tire pressure warning light
on?
(2) Was the vehicle driven over 160 km (100 miles)
with the tire pressure warning light on?
A "Yes" response to either of the above will
greatly reduce the chance of tire repairability.
3. TECHNICIAN TIRE INSPECTION
(a) After the customer interview, it is necessary to
conduct a thorough inspection of the tire after it has
been removed from the wheel. As it is difficult to
identify a tire with low pressure visually, check the
pressure of each tire to determine the tire(s) causing
the low-pressure warning. If the tire is found to be
repairable, follow the RMA repair procedures.
NOTICE:
The deflated tire may be extremely hot, which
may cause injury, so allow the tire to cool prior
to handling.
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4. TIRE PRESSURE INSPECTION
(a) Inspection procedure
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