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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRINGRSU-21
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005889876
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-41, "Adjustment".
2. If equipped with rear load leveling air suspension system, use CONSULT-III “EXHAUST SOLENOID”
active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
3. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system, for removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the
height sensor arm bracket bolt from the rear lower link.
4. Remove speed sensor harness and brackets from rear lower link.
5. Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension and support the rear lower link.
6. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to the rear suspension member, using power tool.
7. Remove the rear lower link bolt and nut from the knuckle using power tool.
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RSU-22
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
8. Slowly lower the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the upper rubber seat, coil
spring and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
9. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear
lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the coil spring and rubber seats for deformation, cracks, or other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-21, "Removal and Installation"
.
When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear coil springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point out
toward the wheel and tire assembly.
After installing the rear lower link and coil spring, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to RSU-6, "Wheel Align-
mentInspection".
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STABILIZER BARRSU-23
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the stabilizer bar ends from the connecting rods using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps using power tool, and remove the stabilizer bar bushings.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the stabilizer bar for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.
Check the rubber bushings for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-23, "Removal and Installation"
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Install the stabilizer bar with the ball joint sockets properly aligned.
Install the stabilizer bar bushing and clamp so they are positioned inside of the sideslip prevention clamp on the stabilizer bar.
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RSU-24
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REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003772299
Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use CONSULT-III "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
3. Unclip the rubber cover to access the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the hose out.
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH 2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, LH 5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly
Front
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REAR LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
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5. Remove the four bolts that mount the rear load leveling air sus- pension compressor assembly to the underbody.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
To connect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses, the lockring must be fully seated in the fitt ing. Insert the hose (B) into the
lock ring (A) until the lock ring (A) is touching the hose (B) as
shown. Pull on the hose to check that it is securely inserted.
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RSU-26
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CONTROL UNIT
CONTROL UNIT
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear LH interior trim panel. Refer to INT-14, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Disconnect the suspension control unit electrical connector.
4. Remove the two bolts and remove the suspension control unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Initialization ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772301
1. If control unit has been replaced, proceed to step 2. If control unit has not been replaced, use CONSULT-
III “CLEAR HEIGHT INI” work support function to clear initialization flag and value. The CK SUSP warning
lamp should illuminate. Using CONSULT-III “EXHAUST SOLENOID” active test, release the air pressure
from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
2. Roll vehicle forward and backward.
3. Use CONSULT-III “ADJUST HEIGHT INI” work support function to set initialization condition.
4. Confirm that CK SUSP warning lamp is OFF.
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HEIGHT SENSORRSU-27
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Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use CONSULT-III “EXHAUST SOLENOID ” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector for the height sensor.
3. Remove the two height sensor bolts and height sensor arm bracket bolt.
4. Remove the height sensor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, RH 2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, LH 5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly
Front
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RSU-28
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HEIGHT SENSOR
1. Start the engine.
2. Use CONSULT-III to perform "STANDARD HEIGHT LEVEL" work support function.
3. Using data monitor of CONSULT-III, verify "HEIGT CALC" is at 0 mm.
4. Check the vehicle height. Refer to RSU-30, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*
1)" . If vehicle height is not
within ± 10 mm (0 ± 0.39 in) of the specification, perform the initialization procedure. Refer to RSU-26,
"Initialization Procedure".
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