SP–1 SUSPENSION – SUSPENSION SYSTEM SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT: Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary. Suspension system Symptom Vehicle is unstable Bottoming Sways/pitches Wheels shimmy Abnormal tire wear Vehice pull Suspected area See page 1. Tires (worn or improperly inflated) TW-3 2. Front wheel alignment SP-2 3. Rear wheel alignment SP-10 4. Front hub bearing AH-4 5. Rear hub bearing AH-10 6. Front shock absorber with coil spring SP-14 7. Rear shock absorber with coil spring SP-33 1. Vehicle (overloaded) - 2. Front shock absorber with coil spring SP-14 3. Rear shock absorber with coil spring SP-33 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) TW-3 2. Front stabilizer bar SP-29 3. Rear stabilizer bar SP-45 4. Front shock absorber with coil spring SP-14 5. Rear shock absorber with coil spring SP-33 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) TW-3 2. Wheels (out of balance) TW-3 3. Front wheel alignment SP-2 4. Rear wheel alignment SP-10 5. Front suspension lower No. 1 arm sub-assy SP-20 6. Front lower ball joint assembly SP-24 7. Rear axle beam SP-38 8. Front shock absorber with coil spring SP-14 9. Rear shock absorber with coil spring SP-14 10. Front hub bearing AH-4 11. Rear hub bearing AH-10 1. Tire (worn or improperly inflated) TW-3 2. Wheels (out of balance) TW-3 3. Front wheel alignment SP-2 4. Rear wheel alignment SP-10 1. Tire TW-3 2. Tire pressure (incorrect) TW-3 3. Front wheel alignment (incorrect) SP-2 4. Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) SP-10 5. Brake (dragging) - 6. Steering wheel (off center) - SP SP–2 SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT Front: 1. INSPECT TIRE (a) Inspect the tires (see page TW-3). 2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT Standard vehicle height Item Front (A - B) 95 mm (3.74 in.) Rear (D - C) 62 mm (2.44 in.) A B Measuring points: A: Ground clearance of front wheel center B: Ground clearance of lower arm No. 1 set bolt center C: Ground clearance of rear axle carrier bush set bolt center D: Ground clearance of rear wheel center NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value. HINT: Bounce the vehicle at the corners up and down to stabilize the suspension and inspect the vehicle height. Rear: D C F046082E03 A D B Front 3. INSPECT TOE-IN Standard toe-in Item Specified Condition Toe-in (total) A + B: 0° +-12' (0° +-0.2°) C - D: 0 +-2 mm (0 +-0.08 in.) HINT: • Measure "C - D" only when "A + B" cannot be measured. • If the toe-in is not within the specified range, adjust it at the rack ends. C SP Specified Condition SA03213E02 4. ADJUST TOE-IN (a) Measure the thread lengths of the right and left rack ends. Standard difference in thread length: 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less (b) Remove the rack boot set clips. (c) Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts. (d) Adjust the rack ends if the difference in thread length between the right and left rack ends is not within the specified range. (1) Extend the shorter rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the outer-side. (2) Shorten the longer rack end if the measured toe-in deviates toward the inner-side. SP–3 SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (e) Turn the right and left rack ends by an equal amount to adjust toe-in. HINT: Try to adjust toe-in to the center of the specified range. (f) Make sure that the lengths of the right and left rack ends are the same. Standard : 0 +-1 mm (0.0039 in.) (g) Torque the tie rod end lock nuts. Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf) NOTICE: Temporarily tighten the lock nut while holding the hexagonal part of the steering rack end so that the lock nut and the steering rack end do not turn together. Hold the width across the flat part of the tie rod end and tighten the lock nut. (h) Place the boots on the seats and install the clips. HINT: Make sure that the boots are not twisted. (i) Perform VSC system calibration (see page BC-21). Difference Lock Nut F046085E01 5. Front A B B A Front INSPECT WHEEL ANGLE (a) Fully turn the steering wheel to the left and right and measure the turning angle. Standard wheel turning angle Item Specified Condition Inside wheel 40° 35' +-2° (40.58° +-2°) Outside wheel: Reference 34° 15' (34.25°) A: Inside If the right and left inside wheel angles differ from the specified range, check the right and left rack end lengths. B: Outside C118572E01 6. Alignment Tester Gauge Z003382E08 INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION (a) Put the front wheel on the center of the alignment tester. (b) Remove the center ornament. (c) Install the camber-caster-steering axis inclination gauge at the center of the axle hub or drive shaft. (d) Inspect the camber, caster and steering axis inclination. Standard camber, caster and steering axis inclination Item Specified Condition Camber Right-left error -0° 35' +-45' (-0.58° +-0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less Caster Right-left error 3° 10' +-45' (3.17° +-0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less SP SP–4 SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Item Specified Condition Steering axis inclination Right-left error 12° 35' +-45' (12.58° +-0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less NOTICE: • Inspect with an empty vehicle (without the spare tire or tools). • The maximum tolerance of the right and left difference for the camber and caster is 45' or less. (e) Remove the camber-caster-steering axis inclination gauge and attachment. (f) Install the center ornament. If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified values after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damage and/or wear. 7. F046086E01 - + F047225E02 SP 1 2 F047338E01 ADJUST CAMBER NOTICE: Inspect toe-in after the camber has been adjusted. (a) Remove the front wheel. (b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber. NOTICE: When removing the nut, stop the bolt from rotating and loosen the nut. (c) Clean the installation surfaces of the shock absorber and the steering knuckle. (d) Temporarily install the 2 nuts. (e) Fully push or pull the front axle hub in the direction of the required adjustment. (f) Tighten the nuts. Torque: 153 N*m (1,560 kgf*cm, 113 ft.*lbf) NOTICE: Keep the bolts from rotating and torque the nuts. (g) Install the front wheel. Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) (h) Check the camber. If the measured value is not within the specified range, calculate the required adjustment amount using the formula below. Camber adjustment amount: Center of the specified range - Measured value Check the installed bolt combination. Select appropriate bolts from the table below to adjust the camber to within the specified range. Standard selection table Item Selection Table Move the axle toward (+) in step (e) Refer to table (1) (Move the axle toward positive side) Move the axle toward (-) in step (e) Refer to table (2) (Move the axle toward negative side) SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SP–5 (i) Measure the camber with the bolts currently installed and check the amount of looseness from the specified range. (Ex: The measured value is - 1°35') (j) Determine whether the direction of the required adjustment is toward the positive or negative side. (Ex: Refer to table (1) (Move the axle toward positive side)) (k) Check the required adjustment amount from the measured value. (Table (1), Table (2)) (Ex: Select "Adjust value: 0°45' to 1°00") (l) Check the currently installed bolt combination. (Ex: " Installed bolt 1: no dot; Installed bolt 2: 2 dots") (m) Select the adjusting bolts. (Ex: "Selected Bolt Combination" results in F for installed bolt 1: 3 dots; Installed bolt 2: 3 dots) (n) Measure the alignment again and check that it is within the specified range. (Ex: Measured value is within -0° 35' +-45') SP SP–6 SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Table (1) (Move the axle toward positive side) Selected Bolt Combination SP Bolt Distinguishing Mark C125767E02 The body and suspension may be damaged if the camber is not correctly adjusted according to the above table. SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SP–7 NOTICE: Replace the nut with a new one when replacing the bolt. (o) Repeat the steps mentioned above. At step (b), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts. HINT: Replace 1 bolt at a time when replacing 2 bolts. SP SP–8 SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Table (2) (Move the axle toward negative side) Selected Bolt Combination SP Bolt Distinguishing Mark C125768E02 The body and suspension may be damaged if the camber is not correctly adjusted according to the above table. (p) Repeat the steps mentioned above. At step (b), replace 1 or 2 selected bolts. SUSPENSION – FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SP–9 NOTICE: Replace the nut with a new one when replacing the bolt. HINT: Replace 1 bolt at a time when replacing 2 bolts. SP SP–10 SUSPENSION – REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION A D B Front 1. INSPECT TIRE (a) Inspect the tires (see page TW-3). 2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (a) Measure the vehicle height (see page SP-2). 3. INSPECT TOE-IN Standard toe-in Item Specified Condition Toe-in (total) A + B: 0° 18' +-15' (0.30° +-0.25°) C - D: 3.0 +-2.5 mm (0.12 +-0.10 in.) HINT: • Measure "C - D" only when "A + B'" cannot be measured. • If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary. C SA03213E02 4. INSPECT CAMBER (a) Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or set the vehicle on a wheel alignment tester. (b) Inspect the camber. Standard camber Item Specified Condition Camber Right-left error -1° 30' +-30' (-1.50 +-0.5°) 30' (0.5°) or less HINT: Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary. SP SP–11 SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING SUSPENSION & AXLE COMPONENTS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 39 (398, 29) FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST COVER LH 47 (479, 35) FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LH DUST SEAL FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT UPPER LH FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH 74 (755, 55) 153 (1,560, 113) 19 (192, 14) FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH SP FRONT COIL SPRING LH FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH Non-reusable part C129239E02 SP–12 SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING REMOVAL HINT: • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. • The procedures listed below are for the LH side. 1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See page WW-13) 4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See page WW-13) 5. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL (See page WW-13) 6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (See page WW-13) 7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See page WW-13) 8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK (See page WW-13) 9. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (a) Place a wooden block on a jack, and support the front suspension lower No. 1 arm with the jack. (b) Remove the nut and separate the front stabilizer link from the shock absorber with coil spring. HINT: Use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud if the ball joint turns together with the nut. F046088E01 10. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose No. 1 and speed sensor front LH wire harness. NOTICE: Be sure to completely disconnect the speed sensor front LH from the front shock absorber. SP C080880E01 (b) Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the front shock absorber with coil spring. NOTICE: Keep the bolts inserted. F046086E01 SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING SP–13 (c) Remove the 3 nuts. (d) Lower the jack slowly. Remove the 2 bolts on the lower side and the front shock absorber with coil spring. NOTICE: Ensure that the speed sensor front LH is completely disconnected from the front shock absorber with coil spring. F046083E01 DISASSEMBLY 1. FIX FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (a) Secure the front shock absorber with coil spring in a vise by clamping onto a double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber, as shown in the illustration to the left. 2. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LH NUT (a) Attach SST to the coil spring so that the upper and lower hooks of the installed area are as wide as possible. SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) (b) Fully compress the coil spring. NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST. HINT: The coil spring can also be installed/removed using the hydraulic spring compressor. (c) Remove the front suspension support dust cover. 40 mm (1.57 in.) F047339E02 SST F047340E01 (d) Secure the front coil spring seat upper with SST and remove the front suspension support to front shock absorber LH nut. SST 09729-22031 SST F047341E01 3. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUBASSEMBLY LH 4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LH DUST SEAL 5. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT UPPER LH 6. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH 7. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH 8. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH SP SP–14 SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 9. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH 10. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH INSPECTION 1. C066739E01 SP INSPECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod 4 or more times. Check that there is no abnormal resistance or sound. If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber front LH with a new one. NOTICE: When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL (see page SP-17). SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING SP–15 REASSEMBLY 1. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH 2. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH (a) Install the front coil spring insulator lower to the front shock absorber so that both recessed parts are aligned. 3. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH 4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH (a) Using SST, compress the coil spring. SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST. HINT: The coil spring can also be installed/removed using the hydraulic spring compressor. (b) Fit the lower end of the front coil spring LH into the recessed part of the spring lower seat. HINT: Install the spring with the smaller diameter on top. 5. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH (a) Install the front coil spring insulator upper to the front shock absorber with the protruding part facing the outside of the vehicle. 6. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING SEAT UPPER LH (a) Install the front coil spring seat upper with the recess facing the outside of the vehicle. NOTICE: • Fit the protruding part of the front coil spring insulator upper LH to the recess of the front coil spring seat upper LH. • Ensure that the width across the flat parts of the piston rod and the front coil spring seat upper LH are fitted. 7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT LH DUST SEAL 8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUBASSEMBLY LH Align F047342E01 SST F047343E01 Outside Outside F047344E01 Outside F047346E01 SP SP–16 SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 9. SST F047341E01 INSTALL FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LH NUT (a) Secure the front coil spring seat upper with SST and tighten it with a new nut. Torque: 47 N*m (479 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) (b) Release SST while aligning the protruding part of the front coil spring insulator upper, the recess of the spring front coil spring seat upper and the shock absorber lower bracket, and then remove SST from the coil spring. SST 09729-22031 NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench when removing SST. (c) Apply No. 2 MP grease to the parts indicated in the illustration and install the front suspension support dust cover. No. 2 MP grease F047345E01 SP SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING SP–17 INSTALLATION HINT: • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. • The procedures listed below are for the LH side. 1. F046083E01 INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (a) Insert the 2 bolts from the front side of the vehicle and install the front shock absorber with coil spring to the steering knuckle. (b) Place a wooden block between the front shock absorber with coil spring and a jack. Slowly raise the jack and install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) to the vehicle. (c) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) with the 3 nuts. Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) (d) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring to the steering knuckle with the 2 nuts. Torque: 153 N*m (1,560 kgf*cm, 113 ft.*lbf) F046086E01 (e) Connect the front flexible hose No. 1 and the speed sensor front LH to the shock absorber with the bolt. Torque: 19 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) NOTICE: Do not twist the speed sensor front while installing. C080880E01 2. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (a) Connect the front stabilizer link to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the nut. Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf) HINT: Use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud if the ball joint turns together with the nut. 3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK (See page WW-16) 4. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (See page WW-17) 5. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See page WW-17) F046088E01 SP SP–18 SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 6. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL (See page WW17) 7. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See page WW-16) 8. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See page WW-16) 9. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see page SP-2). SP SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING SP–19 DISPOSAL HINT: Dispose of the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side. 1. A B F047347E01 DISPOSE OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod. (b) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder between A and B shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside. CAUTION: Be careful when drilling because shards of metal may fly about, so always use the proper safety equipment. NOTICE: The gas is colorless, odorless and nonpoisonous. SP SP–18 SUSPENSION – FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUSPENSION & AXLE COMPONENTS EXHAUST PIPE GASKET 43 (438, 32) FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 43 (438, 32) 43 (438, 32) 43 (438, 32) EXHAUST PIPE GASKET FRONT FLOOR PANEL BRACE NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY 30 (306, 22) FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 74 (755, 55) 74 (755, 55) CLIP SP 49 (500, 36) 137 (1,400, 101) FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 137 (1,400, 101) FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque Non-reusable part 89 (908, 66) C129271E01 SUSPENSION – FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SP–19 REMOVAL HINT: • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. • The procedures listed below are for the LH side. 1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 2. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET (See page SR-10) 3. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUBASSEMBLY (See page PS-50) 4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 5. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page EX-2) 6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH (See page DS5) 7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side. 8. DISCONNECT NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page DS-6) 9. DISCONNECT NO. 1 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page PS-50) 10. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts. (b) Lower the front suspension lower No. 1 arm and disconnect it from the front lower ball joint. F041742E01 11. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the nuts and disconnect the stabilizer link LH and RH from the front shock absorber with coil spring. HINT: Use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud if the ball joint turns together with the nut. F046088E01 12. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Remove the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side. 13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH-6) SP SP–20 SUSPENSION – FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM 14. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Remove the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side. 15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (See page DS-7) 16. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (See page DS-7) 17. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front suspension lower No. 1 arm. NOTICE: Keep the nut from rotating and loosen the bolt. C095318E01 SP SUSPENSION – FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SP–21 INSTALLATION HINT: • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. • The procedures listed below are for the LH side. C095318E01 1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) Install the front suspension lower No. 1 arm to the suspension crossmember and temporarily tighten the front suspension lower No. 1 arm with the 2 bolts and nut. 2. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (See page DS-15) 4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (See page DS-15) 5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH6) 6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Install the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side. 7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) Install the front suspension lower No. 1 arm to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts. Torque: 89 N*m (908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Install the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side. 9. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (a) Connect the front stabilizer link LH and RH to the front shock absorber with coil spring with the nuts. Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf) HINT: Use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud if the ball joint turns together with the nut. F041742E01 10. INSTALL NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page PS-55) F046088E01 11. INSTALL NO. 1 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page PS-50) 12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH (See page AH-7) 13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT RH HINT: Install the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side. SP SP–22 SUSPENSION – FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM 14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 15. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page EX-3) 16. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (a) Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the front suspension. 17. CONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUBASSEMBLY (See page PS-56) 18. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 19. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) Fully tighten the 2 bolts. Torque: 137 N*m (1,400 kgf*cm, 101 ft.*lbf) NOTICE: • Keep the nut from rotating while tightening the rear-side bolt. • Lower the tires to the ground using a 4-post lift. C087403E01 SP 20. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see page SP-2). SP–22 SUSPENSION – FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT SUSPENSION & AXLE COMPONENTS FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH 216 (2,200, 159) 8.0 (82, 71 in.*lbf) FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH CLIP 49 (500, 36) 109 (1,114, 81) CLIP FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 71 (724, 52) SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM SP FRONT LOWER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY FRONT DISC 216 (2,200, 159) FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH 89 (809, 66) N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY Non-reusable part C129240E01 SUSPENSION – FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT SP–23 REMOVAL HINT: • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. • The procedures listed below are for the LH side. C054719E03 C080293E01 Turn SST F046084E01 1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH (a) Jack up the front part of the vehicle. (b) Move the front suspension lower No. 1 arm up and down to check vertical looseness of the lower ball joint front. HINT: Wrap a cloth around the wooden block to prevent damage to the bolt and nuts. 2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH (See page DS5) 4. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page BC-218) 5. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-40) 6. REMOVE FRONT DISC (See page BR-42) 7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page DS-6) 8. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts. (b) Lower the front suspension lower No. 1 arm and disconnect if from the front lower ball joint. 9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH-6) 10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH (See page AH-5) 11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH (a) Remove the clip and the castle nuts. (b) Using SST, remove the lower ball joint front. SST 09611-36020 NOTICE: • Do not damage the steering knuckle. • Securely hang SST to the spacer of the steering knuckle. • Replace the steering knuckle with a new one if the spacer comes off the steering knuckle. SP SP–24 SUSPENSION – FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSPECTION 1. ZX01712E01 SP INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH (a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration before installing the nut. (b) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the fifth turn. Torque: 0.98 to 4.90 N*m (10 to 50 kgf*cm, 8.7 to 43 in.*lbf) (c) Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage. If the value is not within the specified range, replace the lower ball joint with a new one. SUSPENSION – FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT SP–25 INSTALLATION HINT: • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. • The procedures listed below are for the LH side. C080293E01 1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (a) Install the lower ball joint front LH to the steering knuckle with the castle nuts. NOTICE: Ensure that the thread and taper are free of oil, etc. Torque: 71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) NOTICE: Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned. (b) Install a new clip to the steering knuckle. 2. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH (See page AH-6) 3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH (See page AH6) 4. CONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) Lower the front suspension lower No. 1 arm and install the lower ball joint front to the front suspension lower No. 1 arm with the bolt and 2 nuts. Torque: 89 N*m (908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 5. CONNECT NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page PS-55) 6. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See page BR-43) 7. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See page BR-45) 8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page BC218) 9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT LH (See page AH-7) 10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see page SP-2). 12. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (a) Check the speed sensor signal (see page BC-37). SP SP–26 SUSPENSION – FRONT STABILIZER BAR FRONT STABILIZER BAR SUSPENSION & AXLE COMPONENTS FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY EXHAUST PIPE GASKET 43 (438, 32) 43 (438, 32) 43 (438, 32) EXHAUST PIPE GASKET 43 (438, 32) FLOOR PANEL BRACE FRONT SP N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque 43 (438, 32) Non-reusable part C129272E01 SP–27 SUSPENSION – FRONT STABILIZER BAR 58 (591, 43) 58 (591, 43) 19 (194, 14) FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSH CLIP 74 (755, 55) FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH FRONT STABILIZER BAR FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 49 (500, 36) 74 (755, 55) SP 157 (1,600, 116) 113 (1,150, 83) FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 113 (1,150, 83) 157 (1,600, 116) 137 (1,400, 101) N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque Non-reusable part C129273E01 SP–28 SUSPENSION – FRONT STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL 1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 2. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET (See page SR-10) 3. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUBASSEMBLY (See page PS-50) 4. DISCONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page PS-50) 5. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (a) Remove the 2 nuts and front stabilizer link LH. HINT: Use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud if the ball joint turns together with the nut. 7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page DS-6) 8. DISCONNECT NO. 1 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page PS-50) 9. REMOVE FLOOR PANEL BRACE FRONT (See page EX-2) C080890E01 10. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page EX-2) 11. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (a) Remove the 2 bolts and the No. 1 stabilizer bracket from the front suspension crossmember. 12. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH HINT: Remove the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side. 13. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (See page PS-51) SP 14. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 15. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (See page PS-51) 16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSH (a) Remove the 2 front No. 1 stabilizer bar bushes from the stabilizer bar. 17. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (a) Remove the front stabilizer bar from the right side of the vehicle. SUSPENSION – FRONT STABILIZER BAR SP–29 INSPECTION 1. C066721E01 INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration before installing the nut. (b) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the fifth turn. Torque: 0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.5 to 20 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 17.4 in.*lbf) (c) Check the dust cover for cracks or grease leakage. If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front stabilizer link with a new one. SP SP–30 SUSPENSION – FRONT STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION Front Bush Stopper 1. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER BAR (a) Insert the front stabilizer bar from the right side of the vehicle. 2. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BUSH (a) Install the bush to the outer side of the bush stopper on the stabilizer bar. NOTICE: • Place the cutout of the stabilizer bush facing the rear side. • Ensure the right and left deviation of the stabilizer bar is 5 mm (0.20 in.) or less. 3. INSTALL STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY (See page PS-54) 4. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page PS-55) 5. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (See page PS-55) 6. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (a) Install the No. 1 stabilizer bracket the front suspension crossmember with the 2 bolts. Torque: 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 7. CONNECT FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH HINT: Install the RH side following the same procedures as the LH side. 8. INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page EX-3) 9. INSTALL FLOOR PANEL BRACE FRONT (See page EX-4) F047348E01 10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (a) Install the front stabilizer link LH with the 2 nuts. Torque: 74 N*m (755 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf) HINT: Use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud if the ball joint turns together with the nut. SP 11. INSTALL NO. 2 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page PS-55) C080890E01 12. INSTALL NO. 1 TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page DS-16) 13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 14. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see page SP-2). SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING SP–31 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING SUSPENSION & AXLE COMPONENTS 56 (571, 41) REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NO. 1 CUSHION WASHER REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NO. 1 CUSHION 80 (816, 59) REAR SPRING FRONT BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LH REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH 80 (816, 59) REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER LH REAR COIL SPRING LH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH SPACER 5.0 (51, 44 in.*lbf) 80 (816, 59) SP REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque Non-reusable part C129274E01 SP–32 SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING REMOVAL 1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD 2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX 3. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (See page IR-10) 4. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (See page SE-15) 6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (See page IR10) 7. REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK FRAME LH (See page IR-9) 8. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD 9. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH 10. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See page IR-11) 11. REMOVE BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET (See page HB-91) 12. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 13. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (a) Support the rear axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle beam to prevent damage. Wooden Block F040125E02 (b) Remove the 2 nuts from the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side). (c) Remove the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) bolt from the under-side of the vehicle. SP G027360E01 SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING SP–33 (d) Remove the nut and spacer from the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side). (e) Remove the rear shock absorber with coil spring while slowly lowering the jack. NOTICE: Seat the jack so that no extra load is placed on the shock absorber on the opposite side of the vehicle. C067565E01 DISASSEMBLY 1. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (a) Use a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench to secure the piston rod of the shock absorber and loosen the nut. NOTICE: • Do not remove the nut. • Sufficiently insert the hexagon wrench. F040127E01 (b) Attach SST to the coil spring so that the upper and lower hooks of the installed area are as wide as possible. SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) (c) Compress the coil spring until it moves freely. NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST. (d) Remove the nut. SST F040126E01 (e) Remove the No. 1 cushion washer, No. 1 cushion, rear spring front bracket, rear suspension support, rear coil spring insulator upper and rear No. 1 spring bumper. HINT: The shock absorber can be replaced without removing the No. 1 cushion and rear suspension support from the rear spring front bracket. (f) Release SST and remove it from the coil spring after removing the coil spring from the shock absorber. No. 1 Cushion Rear Suspension Support Assembly F047405E01 INSPECTION 1. C067568E01 INSPECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod, and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound. If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a new one. NOTICE: When disposing of the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL (see page SP-36). SP SP–34 SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING REASSEMBLY 1. SST F040128E02 INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (a) Using SST, compress the coil spring. SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031) NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST. HINT: The coil spring can also be installed/removed using the hydraulic spring compressor. (b) Fit the coil spring end into the recessed part of the shock absorber assy lower seat. (c) Fit the rear coil spring insulator upper to the rear spring front bracket. End Recessed Part F040129E02 (d) Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper, rear suspension support, rear spring front bracket, No. 1 cushion and No. 1 cushion washer. NOTICE: • Install the rear spring front bracket so that it is aligned with the shock absorber lower bush, as shown in the illustration. • Install the No. 1 cushion washer with the protruding portion facing down. Front 80.6° F040274E01 SP F040130E01 (e) Use a 6 mm socket hexagon wrench to fix the shock absorber piston rod and tighten the nut. Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) NOTICE: Sufficiently insert the hexagon wrench. (f) Release SST and remove it from the coil spring. NOTICE: • Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST. • Remove SST while confirming the direction of the rear spring front bracket. SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING SP–35 INSTALLATION 1. C067565E01 INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (a) Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring to the rear axle beam. Place the spacer and temporarily tighten the nut. (b) Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) to the vehicle by slowly raising the rear axle beam on a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle beam to prevent damage. NOTICE: • Do not raise the rear axle beam more than necessary. • Securely insert the rear spring front bracket stud bolt into the vehicle. (c) Tighten the bolt and 2 nuts of the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side). Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 2. INSTALL REAR WHEEL (a) Install the rear wheel. Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (a) After lowering the vehicle, bounce the vehicle up and down to stabilize the rear suspension. 4. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (a) Tighten the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) installation nut. Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) NOTICE: Ensure the vehicle is lowered to the ground. 5. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET (See page HB-97) 6. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See page IR-15) 7. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX LH 8. INSTALL REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD 9. INSTALL REAR SIDE SEATBACK FRAME LH (See page IR-17) G027360E01 C067565E01 10. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (See page IR16) 11. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (See page SE-22) 12. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 13. INSTALL REAR DECK TRIM COVER (See page IR-16) 14. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX SP SP–36 SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 15. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD 16. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (a) Inspect the rear wheel alignment (see page SP-10). 17. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (a) Perform the initialization (see page IN-32). NOTICE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. DISPOSAL A 1. B F045732E01 SP DISPOSE OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod. (b) Make a hole in the cylinder somewhere between A and B shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside using a drill. CAUTION: Be careful when drilling because shards of metal may fly about, so always use the proper safety equipment. NOTICE: The gas is colorless, odorless and nonpoisonous. SP–37 SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM REAR AXLE BEAM SUSPENSION & AXLE COMPONENTS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 5.0 (51, 44 in.*lbf) SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE SPACER 80 (816, 59) REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH w/ HID Headlight System: REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH REAR SENSOR CONNECTING BRACKET PARKING BRAKE PLATE ASSEMBLY REAR AXLE BEAM DAMPER 61 (622, 45) 80 (816, 59) REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY SP 149 (1,520, 110) REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH REAR STABILIZER BAR FLOOR PANEL SIDE PLATE LH N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque Non-reusable part C129276E01 SP–38 SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM REMOVAL 1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 2. REMOVE FLOOR PANEL SIDE PLATE LH (a) Remove the 3 bolts and floor panel side plate. 3. REMOVE FLOOR PANEL SIDE PLATE RH (a) Remove the 3 bolts and floor panel side plate. 4. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUBASSEMBLY LH (w/ HID Headlight System) (a) Remove the nut and height control sensor. 5. REMOVE REAR SENSOR CONNECTING BRACKET (w/ HID Headlight System) (a) Remove the 2 nuts and sensor connecting bracket. 6. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page BR-47) 7. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (a) Remove the 2 bolts and clip, and disconnect the skid control sensor wire and parking brake cable from the rear axle beam. NOTICE: • Ensure no foreign matter is on the end of the skid control sensor wire. • Ensure that the skid control sensor wire is disconnected from the rear axle beam. HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. 8. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM DAMPER (See page SP44) 9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR (See page SP-45) G027352E01 G027356E01 G027357E01 SP G027358E01 SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM SP–39 10. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE (a) Using SST, disconnect the rear brake tube from the flexible hose. SST 09023-00101 NOTICE: Do not damage the rear brake tube or flexible hose. (b) Remove the clip. SST C066801E01 11. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE HINT: Use the same procedures as the rear No. 4 brake tube. 12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (a) Remove the 4 bolts. Remove the axle hub and bearing and parking brake plate from the rear axle beam. NOTICE: • Do not twist the parking brake cable. • Use rope, etc. to suspend the parking brake plate. C066800E01 13. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. 14. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (a) Remove the 2 nuts from the left and right sides. (b) Disconnect the rear shock absorber with coil springs (lower side) from the rear axle beam. C067565E01 15. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY (a) Support the rear axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the center of the rear axle beam to prevent damage. Wooden Block C066806E01 SP SP–40 SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM (b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts from the left and right sides. NOTICE: Keep the nut from rotating when removing the bolt. (c) Remove the rear axle beam by slowly lowering the jack. NOTICE: Ensure that the skid control sensor wire is completely disconnected from the rear axle beam. G028839E01 Matchmark DISASSEMBLY Hold 1. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH (a) Place a matchmark on the rear axle beam after aligning it with the bush recess. (b) Make 2 bends in the rim of the bush using a chisel and hammer. (c) Using SST, remove the bush from the rear axle beam. SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 (09951-00630) NOTICE: • Do not erase the matchmark on the rear axle beam when removing the bush. • Apply chassis black if the rear axle beam is scratched. 2. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH RH HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. Recess Bend Turn SST Recess F047402E01 SP SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM SP–41 REASSEMBLY 1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH (a) When replacing only the bush: (1) Temporarily install a new bush recess by aligning it with the matchmark on the rear axle beam. NOTICE: Install the bush in the same direction as before it was removed. (b) When replacing the rear axle beam: (1) Temporarily install a new bush as shown in the illustration. Vehicle Front 0.53’ +-3° F047479E02 (c) Using SST, install the bush to the rear axle beam. SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 (09951-00620), 09710-04101 NOTICE: • Hang the claw of SST to the bush firmly. • Do not damage the rubber sections indicated by the arrow in the illustration when installing the bush. Hold SST Turn 2. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH RH HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. SP F047404E01 INSTALLATION 1. Wooden Block C066806E01 TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY (a) Support the rear axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the center of thee rear axle beam to prevent damage. (b) Slowly raise the jack to install the rear axle beam on the vehicle. Insert the 2 bolts from the inner side of the vehicle and temporarily tighten them with the 2 nuts (1 nut and bolt each for the left and right sides). SP–42 SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM 2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (a) Install the left and right side rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) to the rear axle beam. Temporarily tighten the nuts. 3. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (a) Install the parking brake plate and the axle hub and bearing to the rear axle beam with the 4 bolts. Torque: 61 N*m (622 kgf*cm, 45 ft.*lbf) 4. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. 5. CONNECT REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE (a) Temporarily tighten the rear brake tube and flexible hose. NOTICE: • Do not damage the rear brake tube or flexible hose. • Replace the rear brake tube and flexible hose with new parts if they are damaged. (b) Install the rear brake tube to the rear axle beam and secure it with the clip. C067565E01 C066800E01 C066807E01 (c) Fully tighten the rear brake tube using SST. SST 09023-00101 Torque: 15 N*m (155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) SST SP 6. CONNECT REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE HINT: Use the same procedures as the rear No. 4 brake tube. 7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR (See page SP-45) 8. INSTALL REAR AXLE BEAM DAMPER (See page SP45) 9. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (a) Install the skid control sensor wire and parking brake cable to the rear axle beam using the 2 bolts and clip. Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) for bolt A 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) for bolt B NOTICE: Do not twist the skid control sensor wire while installing it. C066801E01 Bolt A Bolt B G027358E03 SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM SP–43 HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. 10. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page BR-53) 11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL (a) Install the rear wheel. Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 12. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (a) After jacking down the vehicle, bounce the vehicle up and down to stabilize the rear suspension. 13. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY (a) Hold the nut and rotate the bolt to fully tighten the rear axle beam on the LH side. Torque: 85 N*m (867 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf) NOTICE: Ensure the vehicle is lowered to the ground. HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. G028839E01 C067565E01 14. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (a) Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) and tighten the nut. Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) NOTICE: Ensure the vehicle is lowered to the ground. HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. 15. INSTALL REAR SENSOR CONNECTING BRACKET (w/ HID Headlight System) (a) Install the sensor connecting bracket with the 2 nuts. SP G027357E01 SP–44 SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM 16. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUBASSEMBLY LH (w/ HID Headlight System) (a) Install the height control sensor with the nut. G027356E01 17. INSTALL FLOOR PANEL SIDE PLATE LH (a) Install the floor panel side plate with the 3 bolts. 18. INSTALL FLOOR PANEL SIDE PLATE RH (a) Install the floor panel side plate with the 3 bolts. 19. BLEED BRAKE LINE (a) Bleed brake line (see page BR-3). 20. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID G027352E01 21. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (a) Inspect the rear wheel alignment (see page SP-10). 22. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (a) Perform the initialization (see page IN-32). NOTICE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. 23. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY (See page LI-80) 24. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (a) Check the speed sensor signal (see page BC-37). SP SP–44 SUSPENSION – REAR STABILIZER BAR REAR STABILIZER BAR SUSPENSION & AXLE COMPONENTS REAR AXLE BEAM DAMPER REAR STABILIZER BAR 149 (1,520, 110) 149 (1,520, 110) REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY SP N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) : Specified torque C129275E01 SUSPENSION – REAR STABILIZER BAR SP–45 REMOVAL 1. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM DAMPER (a) Remove the rear axle beam damper from the rear axle beam. 2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR (a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and stabilizer bar. G027354E01 INSTALLATION Vehicle Front 1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR (a) Install the stabilizer bar so that the mark position faces towards the vehicle's rear right. Hold the bolts and tighten the nuts. Torque: 149 N*m (1,520 kgf*cm, 110 ft.*lbf) 2. INSTALL REAR AXLE BEAM DAMPER (a) Install the rear axle beam damper to the center of the rear axle beam. Mark Position G027359E01 G027355E01 SP