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SP–20SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
SP
DISPOSAL
1. DISPOSE OF SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
FRONT LH
HINT:
Dispose the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
(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.
CAUTION:
• When drilling, chips may fly out, work
carefully.
• The gas is colorless, odorless and non-
poisonous.
F045557E01
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SP–4SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SP
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE:
For vehicles equipped with VSC, if wheel alignment has
been adjusted, and if suspension or underbody
components have been removed/installed or replaced, be
sure to perform the following initialization procedure in
order for the system to function normally:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for more
than 2 seconds.
2. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and
acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.
HINT:
(See page BC-70)
1. INSPECT TIRE
HINT:
(See page TW-2)
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
(a) Bounce the vehicle at the corners up and down to
stabilize the suspension and inspect the vehicle
height.
Vehicle height:
FF
4WD
Measuring points:
A:
Ground clearance of front wheel center
B:
Ground clearance of lower suspension arm
No. 2 set bolt center
C:
Ground clearance of rear axle carrier
bushing set bolt center
D:
Ground clearance of rear wheel center
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust
the vehicle height to the specified value.
HINT:
If the vehicle height is not as specified, adjust it by
pushing down or lifting the body.
C128560E01
Front (A - B) Rear (D - C)
115.5 mm (4.55 in.) -27.5 mm (-1.08 in.)
Front (A - B) Rear (D - C)
116 mm (4.57 in.) -45.5 mm (-1.79 in.)
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SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTSP–5
SP
3. INSPECT TOE-IN
(a) Inspect the toe-in.
To e - i n
FF
4WD
HINT:
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, adjust it
at the rack ends.
4. ADJUST TOE-IN
(a) Remove the rack boot set clips.
(b) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount
to adjust the toe-in.
HINT:
Adjust the toe-in to the center of the specified value
as much as possible.
(d) Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack
ends are the same.
(e) Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts.
Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf)
(f) Place the boots on the seats and install the clips.
HINT:
Make sure that the boots are not twisted.
5. INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE
(a) Turn the steering wheel fully and measure the
turning angle.
Wheel turning angle:
FF
4WD
HINT:
If the right and left inside wheel angles are not as
specified, check the right and left rack end lengths.
SA03213E12
To e - i n
(total)-
A + B:
C - D:-1.2' +/- 12' (-0.02
+/- 0.2)
-0.2 +/- 2 mm (-0.01 +/- 0.08 in.)
To e - i n
(total)-
A + B:
C - D:2.4' +/- 12' (0.04
+/- 0.2)
0.4 +/- 2 mm (0.02 +/- 0.08 in.)
F040165
SA00028E10
Inside wheel Outside wheel
42
45' +/- 2(42.75 +/- 2)3621' (36.35)
Inside wheel Outside wheel
42
42' +/- 2
(42.70 +/- 2)3616' (36.27)
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SP–6SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SP
6. INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS
INCLINATION
(a) Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or position
the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.
(b) Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis
inclination.
FF
4WD
HINT:
If the caster and steering axis inclination are not
within the specified values, after the camber has
been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension
parts for damaged and worn out parts.
7. ADJUST CAMBER
NOTICE:
After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-
in.
(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock
absorber. (Procedure "B")
NOTICE:
When removing the nut, hold the bolt not to
rotate.
(c) Clean the installation surfaces of the shock
absorber and the steering knuckle.
(d) Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
Z003382E13
Camber
Right-left errorCaster
Right-left errorSteering axis
inclination
Right-left error
-0
17' +/- 45'
(-0.28
+/- 0.75)
30' (0.5
) or less3
09' +/- 45'
(3.15
+/- 0.75)
30' (0.5
) or less10
25' +/- 45'
(10.42
+/- 0.75)
30' (0.5
) or less
Camber
Right-left errorCaster
Right-left errorSteering axis
inclination
Right-left error
-0
17' +/- 45'
(-0.28
+/- 0.75)
30' (0.5) or less3
00' +/- 45'
(3.00
+/- 0.75)
30' (0.5) or less10
12' +/- 45'
(10.20
+/- 0.75)
30' (0.5) or less
F013683
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SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTSP–7
SP
(e) Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower
side of the shock absorber in the direction in which
the camber adjustment is required.
(f) Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 210 N*m (2140 kgf*cm, 155 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
When installing the nut, stop the bolt from
rotating and tighten the nut.
(g) Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
(h) Check the camber.
C093869E02
C128571E01
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SP–8SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SP
HINT:
• Adjust the camber to the center of the specified
value as much as possible.
• Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' to 30' (0.1
to 0.5
).
• If the camber is not within the specified value,
using the following table, estimate how much
additional camber adjustment will be required,
and select the camber adjusting bolt.
NOTICE:
Tighten the adjusting bolt with a washer and a
new nut.
(i) Perform the procedure mentioned above again. At
procedure "B", replace 1 or 2 selected bolts.
HINT:
Replace one bolt at a time when replacing 2 bolts.
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SUSPENSION – FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMSP–21
SP
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-
ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 LH
(a) Install the front lower arm bush stopper to the front
suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH.
(b) Install the bolt and nut to the rear side of the front
suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH.
Torque: 206 N*m (2,100 kgf*cm, 152 ft.*lbf)
(c) Install the 2 bolts on the front side of the front
suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH.
Torque: 200 N*m (2,040 kgf*cm, 148 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL TRANSVERSE ENGINE ENGINE
MOUNTING INSULATOR
(a) Install the transverse engine engine mounting
insulator with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 87 N*m (887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf)
3. INSTALL ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
HINT:
(See page EM-52)
F044965
F044964
C083387
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SUSPENSION – REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTSP–9
SP
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE:
For vehicles equipped with VSC, if wheel alignment has
been adjusted, and if suspension or underbody
components have been removed/installed or replaced, be
sure to perform the following initialization procedure in
order for the system to function normally:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for more
than 2 seconds.
2. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and
acceleration sensor and test mode inspection.
HINT:
(See page BC-70)
1. INSPECT TIRE
HINT:
(See page TW-2)
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the
vehicle height to the specified valve.
3. INSPECT TOE-IN
(a) Inspect the toe-in.
To e - i n
FF
4WD
HINT:
If the toe-in is not within the specified value, inspect
the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.
4. INSPECT CAMBER
(a) Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or position
the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.
(b) Inspect the camber.
Camber
FF
SA03213E12
Tire sizeTo e - i n
(total)
215/65R 16A + B: 16.2' +/- 16.2' (0.27
+/- 0.27)
C - D: 3.2 +/- 3.2 mm (0.13 +/- 0.13 in.)
225/60R 17A + B: 16.2' +/- 16.2' (0.27
+/- 0.27)
C - D: 3.3 +/- 3.3 mm (0.13 +/- 0.13 in.)
Tire sizeTo e - i n
(total)
225/60R 17A + B: 12.6' +/- 16.2' (0.21
+/- 0.27)
C - D: 2.6 +/- 3.3 mm (0.10 +/- 0.13 in.)
Camber
Right-left error
-1
22' +/- 30' (-1.37 +/- 0.5)
30' (0.5
) or less