Page 4265 of 5598
RSU-10
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006225666
WITHOUT HBMC
WITH HBMC
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006225667
REMOVAL
1. Reduce system pressure. (With HBMC) Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
CAUTION:
1. Piston rod lock nut 2. Washer 3. Bushing
4. Shock absorber 5. Front lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JPEIB0246GB
1. Piston rod lock nut 2. Bracket 3. Bushing
4. Shock absorber 5. Front lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JPEIB0229GB
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 4266 of 5598

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERRSU-11
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
C
DF
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
RSU
N
O P
Inadvertent piping removal causes fluid to splatter.
2. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove height sensor from rear lower link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove vehicle height sensor from rear lower link (left side). Refer to SCS-98, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
5. Remove air tube from shock absorber assembly. Refer to SCS-95, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove middle tube assembly from shock absorber assembly. (With HBMC) Refer to SCS-44, "
REAR
TUBE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
7. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side).
8. Remove piston rod lock nut.
9. Remove bracket, bushings, and shock absorber. (With HBMC)
10. Remove washers, bushings, and shock absorber. (Without HBMC)
11. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-11, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
When installing the bracket (1), check that bracket is attached as
shown in the figure. (With HBMC)
Use the holder (A) [SST: KV10109300 ( −)] and a suitable tool
(B) to tighten piston rod lock nut so that the bracket does not
become misaligned. (With HBMC)
Install air tube to shock absorber assembly. Refer to SCS-95,
"Removal and Installation".
Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber
lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on
level ground.
Perform inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-11, "
Inspection
and Adjustment".
After replacing the shock absorber, always follow the disposal pro- cedure to discard the shock absorber. Refer to RSU-12, "
Dis-
posal".
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006225668
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
Shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage.
Piston rod on shock absorber assembly for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.
Welded and sealed areas for oil leakage.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
3. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
4. Check standard vehicle height setting of vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-67, "
Work Procedure".
ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION (WITH HBMC)
: Vehicle front
A : Frame edge line
B: Almost parallel
JPEIB0232ZZ
JPEIB0220ZZ
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 4267 of 5598
RSU-12
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Bleed air from the HBMC. Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
DisposalINFOID:0000000006225669
WITHOUT HBMC
1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top
as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
Wear gloves.
Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-pressed gas.
NOTE:
Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times. CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
WITH HBMC
NOTE:
Releasing gas is not required.A : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
JPEIA0161ZZ
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 4268 of 5598

SUSPENSION ARMRSU-13
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
C
DF
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
RSU
N
O P
SUSPENSION ARM
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006225670
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006225671
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove rear suspension member assembly. Refer to RSU-18, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove bumper rubber from frame, usi ng a socket (commercial service tool).
4. Remove suspension arm from axle housing. Refer to RAX-7, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove suspension arm mounting bolts, nuts, and stopper rubber from rear suspension member.
6. Remove suspension arm.
7. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-13, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
INSTALLATION
Note the following and, install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform final tightening of rear suspension mem ber installation position (rubber bussing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.
Perform inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-13, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
Perform adjustment after installation. (With HBMC) Refer to RSU-13, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006225672
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
Suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
Boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
1. Rear suspension member 2. Stopper rubber 3. Suspension arm
4. Bumper rubber
A. To frame
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JPEIB0230GB
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 4269 of 5598

RSU-14
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
SUSPENSION ARM
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Hook spring balance (A) at groove. Confirm spring balancemeasurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
If swing torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Check that rotating torque is within the specifications.
If rotating torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
If axial end play exceeds the standard r ange, replace suspension arm assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
3. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
4. Check standard vehicle height setting of vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-67, "
Work Procedure".
ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION (WITH HBMC)
Bleed air from the HBMC. Refer to SCS-18, "Work Procedure".
Swing torque : Refer to
RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
JPEIA0005ZZ
Rotating torque : Refer to RSU-20, "Ball Joint".
Axial end play : Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 4270 of 5598

FRONT LOWER LINKRSU-15
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
C
DF
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
RSU
N
O P
FRONT LOWER LINK
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006225673
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006225674
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Set suitable jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove shock absorber mounting bolts from front lower link. Refer to RSU-10, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod. (Without HBMC) Refer to RSU-17, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts from axle housing.
6. Remove front lower link mounting bolt, nuts, stopper rubbers, eccentric disc, and adjusting bolt from rear
suspension member, and remove front lower link.
7. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-15, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform final tightening of rear suspension mem ber and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
Perform inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-15, "
Inspection".
InspectionINFOID:0000000006225675
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
Front lower link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
Boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
1. Rear suspension member 2. Adjusting bolt 3. Stopper rubber
4. Front lower link 5. Eccentric disc
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JPEIB0231GB
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 4271 of 5598

RSU-16
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT LOWER LINK
2. Hook spring balance (A) at groove. Confirm spring balancemeasurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
If swing torque exceeds the standard range, replace front lower link.
Rotating Torque Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Check that rotating torque is within the specifications.
If rotating torque exceeds the standar d range, replace front lower link.
Axial End Play Inspection
1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
If axial end play exceeds the standard range, replace front lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
Swing torque : Refer to
RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
JPEIA0005ZZ
Rotating torque : Refer to RSU-20, "Ball Joint".
Axial end play : Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56
Page 4272 of 5598

REAR STABILIZERRSU-17
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
C
DF
G H
I
J
K L
M A
B
RSU
N
O P
REAR STABILIZER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006270956
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006270957
REMOVAL
1. Remove stabilizer connecting rods.
2. Remove stabilizer clamps and stabilizer bushings.
3. Remove stabilizer bar.
4. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-17, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the mounting nut to the specified torque wh ile holding a hexagonal part of stabilizer connecting rod
side.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006270958
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabiliz er bushing and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks
or damage. Replace it if necessary.
1. Stabilizer bar 2. Stabilizer bushing 3. Stabilizer clamp
4. Stabilizer connecting rod 5. Front lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JPEIB0249GB
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56