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REAR SUSPENSION
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..... ..........................2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......2
PRECAUTION ...............................................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precautions for Suspension ................................ ......3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................5
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ................ .....5
Inspection ............................................................ ......5
WHEEL ALIGNMENT ..........................................6
Inspection ............................................................ ......6
Adjustment ................................................................7
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ..................................8
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING .......... .....8
Exploded View .................................................... ......8
Removal and Installation ...........................................8
Inspection ..................................................................9
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ..............................10
Exploded View .................................................... ....10
Removal and Installation .........................................10
Inspection ................................................................10
RADIUS ROD ................................... .................12
Exploded View ..................................................... ....12
Removal and Installation .........................................12
Inspection ................................................................12
FRONT LOWER LINK .......................................14
Exploded View .........................................................14
Removal and Installation .........................................14
Inspection ................................................................14
REAR STABILIZER ..........................................15
Exploded View .........................................................15
Removal and Installation .........................................15
Inspection ................................................................15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............16
REAR SUSPENSION ARM ...............................16
Exploded View ..................................................... ....16
Removal and Installation .........................................16
Inspection ................................................................16
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER .......................18
Exploded View ..................................................... ....18
Removal and Installation .........................................18
Inspection ................................................................19
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .............................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Wheel Alignment ................................................. ....20
Ball Joint ..................................................................20
Wheel Height ...........................................................20
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RSU-2
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003811136
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
RSU-8
, RSU-10
, RSU-12
, RSU-14
, RSU-15
, RSU-16
, RSU-18
RSU-10
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RSU-8
, RSU-10
, RSU-12
, RSU-14
, RSU-15
, RSU-16
, RSU-18
RSU-6RSU-15
NVH in RAX and RSU sections
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in BR section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
TIRE
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKE
Symptom REAR SUSPENSIONNoise×××××× ××××
Shake×××× × ××××
Vibration××××× ××
Shimmy×××× × ××××
Judder ××× ××××
Poor quality ride or
handling××××× ×××××
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS
Precautions for SuspensionINFOID:0000000003811137
CAUTION:
• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions
with tires on ground. Oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools
and mats are in designated positions.
After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are
pre-oiled, tighten as they are.
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RSU-4
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000003815378
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST3127S000
Preload gaugeMeasuring rotating torque of ball joint
ZZA0806D
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
InspectionINFOID:0000000003811139
MOUNTING INSPECTION
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
SHOCK ABSORBER
Check for oil leakage and damage. Replace if necessary.
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RSU-6
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
InspectionINFOID:0000000003813442
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
Tires for improper air pressure and wear
Road wheels for runout: refer to WT-2, "
Inspection".
Wheel bearing axial end play: refer to RAX-3, "
Inspection".
Shock absorber operation
Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
Each of lower link, upper link, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock absorber for cracks,
deformation, and other damage
Vehicle height (posture)
CAMBER
Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
If camber is outside specified range, adjust with adjusting bolt in
lower. Refer to RSU-7, "
Adjustment".
TOE-IN
Measure toe-in by the following procedure.
WARNING:
Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put matching mark (A) on base line of the tread (rear side) of
both tires at the same height of hub center. These are measur-
ing points.Standard
Camber: Refer to RSU-20, "
Wheel Alignment".
SRA096A
JPEIA0014ZZ
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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4. Measure distance (A) (rear side).
5. Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn).
NOTE:
If the wheels rotates more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), start this
procedure again from the beginning. Do not push the vehicle
backward.
6. Measure distance (B) (front side).
If toe-in is outside specified range, adjust with adjusting bolt in suspension arm.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000003813443
CAMBER
If camber is outside of specified range, adjust with adjusting bolt (1)
in front lower link (2).
CAUTION:
When tightening the nut firmly and checking the torque, use a
wrench to prevent the turning of bolt.
After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.
If camber exceeds the standard value, inspect and replace any
damaged or worn suspension parts.
TOE-IN
If toe-in is outside of specified range, adjust with adjusting bolt (1) in
rear lower link (2).
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on right and left side with adjusting
bolt.
When tightening the nut firmly and checking the torque, use a
wrench to prevent the turning of bolt.
If toe-in is outside of specified range, inspect and replace any dam-
aged or worn suspension parts.Standard
Total toe-in = A − B
Total toe-in: Refer to RSU-20, "
Wheel Align-
ment".
JPEIA0015ZZ
Standard
Refer to RSU-20, "
Wheel Alignment".
JPEIB0109ZZ
Standard
Refer to RSU-20, "
Wheel Alignment".
JPEIB0110ZZ
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RSU-8
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000003811142
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003811143
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Loosen rear lower link mounting bolt and nut (rear suspension member side), and then remove rear lower
link mounting bolt and nut (axle housing side).
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber seat from rear lower link.
5. Remove rear lower link mounting bolt and nut (rear suspension member side), and remove rear lower link.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Make sure that upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Make sure keep the upper seat (1) to place protrusion for
projection (A) on outside of vehicle (lateral direction of vehi-
cle).
Make sure that the projection (C) on upper seat inside is
securely fitted on the bracket (2) tabs (B).
Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and
attach.
1. Upper seat 2. Coil spring 3. Rubber seat
4. Rear lower link 5. Rear suspension member 6. Radius rod
7. Front lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JPEIB0108GB
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