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SP–48SUSPENSION – REAR COIL SPRING
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(b) Fully tighten the nut.
Torque: 115 N*m (1,173 kgf*cm, 85 ft.*lbf)
21. FULLY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR RH
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by same procedures as the LH
side.
22. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY
(a) Stabilize the rear axle beam assembly.
(b) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 135 N*m (1,377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
• Tighten the bolt and not the nut.
• The vehicle height should be the same as the
height that the shock absorber is fully
tightened.
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by same procedures as
the LH side.
23. INSTALL REAR FLOOR NO.2 CROSSMEMBER
BRACE LH
(a) Install the floor No.2 crossmember brace and 2
bolts.
Torque: 28 N*m (286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
24. INSTALL REAR FLOOR NO.2 CROSSMEMBER
BRACE RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
25. INSTALL FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE COVER
(a) Install the fuel tank filler pipe protector, 2 bolts, 3
screws and 3 nuts.
(b) Install the fuel tank filler hose cover and 3 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf)
26. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
(See page SP-9)
27. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) ABS WITH EBD SYSTEM (See page BC-2)
(b) ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM
(See page BC-68)
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SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAMSP–57
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)
HINT:
(See page SP-38)
HINT:
Disconnect the RH side by the same procedures as the
LH side.
3. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR REAR LH (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page SP-38)
4. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR REAR RH (for 4WD)
HINT:
Separate the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
5. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY TAIL
HINT:
• 2WD DRIVE TYPE (See page EX-2)
• 4WD DRIVE TYPE (See page EX-8)
6. REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT
ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page PR-2)
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page AH-18)
8. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT RH NUT (for 4WD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
9. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (for
4WD)
HINT:
(See page AH-18)
10. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for
4WD)
HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
11. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
REAR (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page DF-8)
12. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
NO.3
HINT:
(See page SP-38)
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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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SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBERSP–53
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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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SP–54SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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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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SP–64SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM
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32. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)
HINT:
(See page SP-38)
HINT:
Connect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
33. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR LH (for 4WD)
HINT:
(See page SP-38)
34. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR RH (for 4WD)
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
35. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY TAIL
HINT:
• 2WD DRIVE TYPE (See page EX-2)
• 4WD DRIVE TYPE (See page EX-8)
36. BLEED BRAKE LINE
HINT:
(See page BR-3)
37. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
38. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
39. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
HINT:
(See page SP-52)
40. FULLY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR LH
HINT:
(See page SP-52)
41. FULLY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REAR RH
HINT:
Fully tighten the RH side by the same procedures as the
LH side.
42. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY
HINT:
(See page SP-38)
43. INSTALL REAR FLOOR NO.2 CROSSMEMBER
BRACE LH
HINT:
(See page SP-38)
44. INSTALL REAR FLOOR NO.2 CROSSMEMBER
BRACE RH
HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH
side.
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SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAMSP–65
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45. INSTALL FUEL TANK FILLER HOSE COVER
HINT:
(See page SP-38)
46. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:
(See page SP-9)
47. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) ABS WITH EBD SYSTEM (See page BC-2)
(b) ABS WITH EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC SYSTEM
(See page BC-68)
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TIRE AND WHEEL – TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEMTW–3
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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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