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4. NOTES:
bush. Position the special tool onto the recessed side of the
With assistance make sure the special tool is aligned.
Position and align the special tool to the shock absorber
bushing.
5. Using the special tools, carefully remove the bushing from the
shock absorber.
Installation
1. NOTES:
Make sure the bush is clean and free from oil or grease.
Use a suitable lubricant to allow the bush to locate into
the special tool.
Locate the new bushing in the special tool.
2. WARNING: Failure to follow this instruction may cause
damage to the vehicle.
NOTES:
Make sure the shock absorber is clean and free from oil or
grease and is not damaged prior to pushing in the new bush.
Make sure the bush is installed following the same
direction as removal.
Make sure correct alignment is maintained.
Using the special tools, align the bushing to the shock absorber.
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Rear Suspension - Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly Published: 11-May-2011
Disassembly
1. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
For additional information, refer to Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly in this section.
2. WARNING: Make sure the shock absorber is secured by fully
inserting the locking pin in to the special tool. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Install the shock absorber and spring assembly to the special
tool as shown.
3. WARNING: AS THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME TENSION
CARE MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Clamp the road spring.
4. Remove the shock absorber retaining nut.
Remove and discard the retaining nut. Compressor, Coil Spring
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each damper to the appropriate level to maintain a flat and level body.
Roll Rate Control – Uses CAN inputs. Predicts vehicle roll rate due to driver steering inputs 100 times a second and increases damping to reduce roll rate.
Pitch Rate Control – Uses CAN inputs. Predicts vehicle pitch rate due to driver throttle and braking inputs 100 times a second and increases damping to reduce pitch rate.
Bump Rebound Control – Uses suspension height sensor and CAN inputs. Monitors the position of the wheel 500 times a second and increases the damping rate as the damper approaches the end of its travel.
Wheel Hop Control – Uses suspension height sensor and CAN inputs. Monitors the position of the wheel 500 times a second and detects when the wheel is at its natural frequency and increases the dampingto reduce vertical wheel
motion.
Under normal road conditions when the vehicle is stationary with the engine running, the dampers are set to the firm condition
to reduce power consumption.
The adaptive damping module receives its power supply via a relay and fuse in the CJB. The relay remains energized for a period of time after the ignition is off. This allows the adaptive damping module to record and store any DTC (diagnostic
trouble code) relating to adaptive dynamics system faults.
DAMPERS Component Description
Item Description A Front spring and damper assembly B Rear spring and damper assembly The 'Adaptive Dynamics' dampers are monotube, nitrogen gas and oil filled units, manufactured by Bilstein. The dampers are
continuously variable, which allows the damping force to be electrically adjusted when the vehicle is being driven. The variable
dampers provide the optimum compromise between vehicle control and ride comfort.
The dampers have an electrical connector on the end of the piston rod, in the center of the top mount (the dampers look
identical to those on the Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) system of 4.2L supercharged vehicles, but have a
different part number).
In each damper, the continuous damping adjustment is achieved by a solenoid operated variable orifice, which opens up an
alternative path for oil flow within the damper. When de-energized the bypass is closed and all the oil flows through the main
(firm) piston. When energized, the solenoid moves an armature and control blade, which work against a spring. The control
blade incorporates an orifice which slides inside a sintered housing to open up the bypass as required. In compression, oil
flows from the lower portion of the damper through a hollow piston rod, a separate soft (comfort) valve, the slider housing and
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A Firm setting B Soft setting C Main oil flow D Bypass oil flow 1 Bypass valve (open)
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Vehicle Dynamic Suspension - Vehicle Dynamic Suspension
Diagnosis and Testing
Principle of Operation Published: 09-Jul-2014
For a detailed description of the adaptive damping system operation, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section of
the workshop manual. REFER to: (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension)
Vehicle Dynamic Suspension - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (Description and Operation),
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical
Coil spring(s)
Shock absorber(s)
Accelerometer(s) installation
Height sensor(s) installation
Fuse(s)
Wiring harness/electrical connectors
Accelerometer(s)
Adaptive Damping Control Module
Height sensor(s)
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, check the system for any logged Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and refer to the
DTC index.
DTC Index
For a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that could be logged on this vehicle, please refer to Section 100-00.
REFER to: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index - DTC: Adaptive Damping Module (SUMB) (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Symptom Possible Cause Action rear drive halfshaft
Wheel bearings, brakes or
suspension components Vibration at highway speeds
Out-of-balance wheel(s) or tire(s)
Driveline out of
balance/misalignment
Driveshaft center bearing touching
body mounting point
Balance and install new wheel(s) and tire(s)
as required
REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
For additional information,
REFER to: Driveline Angle Inspection (205-00 Driveline System - General Information,
General Procedures).
Refer to the Manufacturer approved
diagnostic system for driveshaft balancing
application
Check for correct spacer washer thickness.
Inspect and install new washers as required Shudder, Vibration During
Acceleration
Powertrain/driveline misalignment
High constant velocity (CV) joint
operating angles caused by
incorrect ride height
Check for misalignment. Install new
components as required. For driveshaft
alignment,
REFER to: Driveline Angle Inspection (205-00 Driveline System - General Information,
General Procedures).
Check the ride height and verify the correct
spring rate. Install new components as
required Lubricant Leak
Rear drive axle breather
Damaged seal
Rear drive axle filler plug
Rear drive axle rear cover joint
Check oil level and correct as required
Install new components as required Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A : EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE NOISE TEST
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS A1: CHECK NOISE FROM VEHICLE ON ROAD TEST 1 Road test vehicle to determine load and speed conditions when noise occurs. 2 Assess the noise with different gears selected. Does the noise occur in different gears at the same vehicle speed? Yes
Install a new rear drive axle/differential assembly.
REFER to: Axle Assembly - V6 3.0L Petrol (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
Re-test the system for normal operation.
No
Suspect the engine or transmission. For additional information, REFER to:
Engine - 3.0L/4.2L (303-00 Engine System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing), Engine - 2.7L Diesel (303-00 Engine System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing), Diagnostic Strategy (307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - V6 3.0L Petrol, Diagnosis and Testing).
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6 Oil temperature sensor 7 High speed CAN from suspension control module 8 CJB (central junction box)
System Operation
ELECTRONIC
DIFFERENTIAL
-
5.0L
SUPERCHARGER
VEHICLES
FROM
2010MY
The
multi-plate
clutch
prevents
excessive
differential
slip and
therefore
maximizes
the
traction
performance
of
the
vehicle.
This
is
fundamentally
different
from
'braked'
traction
control
systems,
which
can
only
counteract
differential
slip when it
occurs.
A
certain
amount
of
differential
slip is
required
to
allow
the
vehicle
to
turn
corners
and
to
remain
stable
under
control
of
the
ABS
(anti-lock
brake
system).
The
system
is
completely
automatic and
does
not
require
any
special
driver
input.
The
multi-plate
clutch
actively
controls
the
torque
flow
through
the
differential
and
optimizes
the
torque
distribution in
the
driveline.
The
clutch
biases
the
torque
from
the
differential
to
the
wheel
with the
higher
grip
and prevents
the
wheel
with the
lower
grip
from
spinning.
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ELECTRONIC DIFFERENTIAL - 5.0L SUPERCHARGER - VEHICLES FROM 2010MY
Item Description 1 Cover 2 LH rear drive halfshaft oil seal 3 Filler/Level plug 4 Temperature sensor 5 Motor 6 Input flange 7 Front mounting points with insulator assemblies 8 Carrier 9 Rear mounting points 10 Breather 11 RH rear drive halfshaft oil seal 12 Magnetic drain plug The electronic differential has the same functionality as the open differential, but it also incorporates a locking and torque
biasing function to give improved traction performance and vehicle dynamic stability. Operation of the electronic differential is
controlled by the Differential Locking Module (DLM).