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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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Removal
The front and rear lower link with coil spring must be removed with the Rear Suspension Assembly. Refer to
RSU-8, "Removal and Installation"
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SHOCK ABSORBERRSU-13
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REMOVAL
1. Remove rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Road Wheel".
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove lower shock absorber bolt with a power tool.
4. Gradually lower the jack to separate the shock absorber from rear lower link.
5. Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts ( ) with power tool.
6. Remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Cap 2. Washer 3. Upper shock bushing
4. Distance tube 5. Shock absorber mount bracket 6. Lower shock bushing
7. Bound bumper cover 8. Bound bumper 9. Shock absorber
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RSU-14
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SHOCK ABSORBER
• Installation is the reverse order of removal.CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
• Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000009464462
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage piston rod when removi ng components from shock absorber.
1. Remove mounting seal from mounting bracket.
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and secure it in a vise. CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in a vise.
3. Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove washer, distance tube, bushing, bound bumper cover and bound bumper from shock absorber.
ASSEMBLY
• Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-8, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
• Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when attaching components to shock absorber.
DisposalINFOID:0000000009464463
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 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.
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(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
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REAR STABILIZERRSU-15
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Removal
1. Disconnect and remove each connecting rod from rear lower link and the stabilizer bar.
2. Remove the 4 stabilizer bar mount bracket bolts and the stabilizer bar clamps.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar bushings.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Position the stabilizer bar bushings with t he slit facing the front of the vehicle.
• While holding the stabilizer connecting rod, install t he stabilizer connecting rod nut and tighten to specifica-
tion.
1. Rear lower link 2. Connecting rod 3. Stabilizer bar
4. Stabilizer bar bushing 5. Stabilizer bar clamp Front
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RSU-16
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SUSPENSION ARM
SUSPENSION ARM
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009464467
Removal
1. Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Place a suitable jack (A) under the rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove the suspension arm from the knuckle using power tool.
4. Remove the suspension arm from rear suspension member using power tool.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform the final tightening of the suspension arm bolts and nuts at the knuckle, under unladen conditions
with tires on level ground.
• Check rear wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "Inspection and Adjustment"
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• Adjust the neutral position on steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58, "Work Procedure"
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1. Knuckle 2. Suspension arm 3. Rear suspension member
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)RSU-17
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General Specification (Rear)INFOID:0000000009464468
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000009464469
*: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000009464470
UNIITED STATES
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. Suspension type Multi-link independent suspension
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
Market United States Canada
Camber
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum
−1° 10 ′ ( −1.17 °) −1 ° 05 ′ ( −1.08 °)
Nominal −0° 40 ′ ( −0.67 °) −0 ° 35 ′ ( −0.58 °)
Maximum −0° 10 ′ ( −0.17 °) −0 ° 05 ′ ( −0.08 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum Out 2.2 mm (Out 0.087 in)
Nominal In 0.8 mm (In 0.031 in)
Maximum In 3.8 mm (In 0.150 in)
Angle (LH and RH)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum Out 0
° 08 ′ 02 ″ (Out 0.134 °)
Nominal In 0 ° 03 ′ 58 ″ (In 0.066 °)
Maximum In 0 ° 15 ′ 58 ″ (In 0.266 °)
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Engine QR25DE VQ35DE
Tire size 215/60R16 215/55R17 235/45R18
Front (Hf) 708 (27.87) 711 (27.99) 714 (28.11)
Rear (Hr) 706 (27.80) 709 (27.91) 711 (27.99)
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RSU-18
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
CANADA
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.Engine QR25DE VQ35DE
Tire size 215/60R16 215/55R17 235/45R18
Front (Hf) 707 (27.83) 710 (27.95) 715 (28.15)
Rear (Hr) 706 (27.80) 710 (27.95) 712 (28.03)
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SB-1
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SEAT BELT SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution for Seat Belt Service ...............................2
Precaution for Work ..................................................2
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
BASIC INSPECTION ....................................5
COMPONENT INSPEC TION ...............................5
Inspection ............................................................ .....5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................8
FRONT SEAT BELT ..........................................8
Exploded View ..................................................... .....8
Removal and Installation ..........................................8
REAR SEAT BELT ............................................11
Exploded View .........................................................11
Removal and Installation .........................................11
LATCH SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN ...................13
Removal and Installation .........................................13
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT .....14
Removal and Installation .........................................14
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