Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing

rear suspension assembly.

• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-100, "Removal and Installation"

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-19, "Wheel Alignment"

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to

BRC-8, "ADJUST-

MENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

• Adjust parking brake operation (stroke).

PB-3, "PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment"

(pedal type),

PB-

4, "LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment"

(lever type).

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

RSU-17

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

RSU

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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RSU-18

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tire with power tool.

Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to

BR-

53, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (FRONT CALIPER 1 PISTON TYPE) : Removal and Installation"

(front caliper 1 piston type),

BR-57, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (FRONT CALIPER 2 PISTON TYPE)

: Removal and Installation"

(front caliper 2 piston type).

CAUTION:

Never depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

Put matching marks on both disc rotor and the wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then remove disc
rotor. Refer to

BR-53, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (FRONT CALIPER 1 PISTON TYPE) : Removal

and Installation"

(front caliper 1 piston type),

BR-57, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (FRONT CALIPER 2

PISTON TYPE) : Removal and Installation"

(front caliper 2 piston type).

Remove wheel sensor from rear final drive. Refer to

BRC-100, "Removal and Installation"

Remove height sensor harness from rear suspension member (with xenon headlamp). Refer to

EXL-197,

"Removal and Installation"

Remove harness from rear final drive and rear suspension member.

Remove center muffler. Refer to

EX-5, "Removal and Installation"

Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to

DLN-93, "Removal and Installation"

(2WD AT models),

DLN-86,

"Removal and Installation"

(2WD MT models),

DLN-101, "Removal and Installation"

(AWD models).

Separate parking brake cable from vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to

PB-7, "PEDAL TYPE :

Removal and Installation"

(pedal type),

PB-8, "LEVER TYPE : Removal and Installation"

(lever type).

10. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-14, "Removal and Installation"

11. Remove mounting bolt on lower side of shock absorber. Refer to

RSU-9, "Removal and Installation"

12. Set suitable jack under rear final drive.
13. Gradually lowering jack, remove rear suspension assembly.

CAUTION:

Secure suspension assembly to a suitable jack while removing it.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, with tires on level ground.
• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BR-57, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(FRONT CALIPER 2 PISTON TYPE) : Removal and Installation"

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-19, "Wheel Alignment"

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to

BRC-8,

"ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

• Adjust parking brake operation. Refer to

PB-3, "PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment"

(pedal type),

PB-4, "LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment"

(lever type).

Suspension arm

Stopper rubber

Stabilizer connecting rod mounting
bracket

Stabilizer connecting rod

Mount stopper

Damper assembly

Suspension member

Stabilizer bar

Stabilizer bushing

10. Stabilizer clamp

11. Upper seat

12. Coil spring

13. Ball seat

14. Rubber seat

15. Rear lower link

16. Front lower link

17. Radius rod

18. Cotter pin

19. Axle assembly

20. Shock absorber

21. Bound bumper cover

22. Shock absorber mounting bracket

23. Mounting seal

24. Cap

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

RSU-19

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RSU

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Ball Joint

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Wheel Height

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Applied model

2WD

AWD

Without 4WAS

With 4WAS

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–1.33

)

–1

′

(–1.42

)

–0

′

(–0.75

)

Nominal

–0

′

(–0.83

)

–0

′

(–0.92

)

–0

′

(–0.25

)

Maximum

–0

′

(–0.33

)

–0

′

(–0.42

)

′

(0.25

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

0 mm (0 in)

Nominal

2.8 mm (0.110 in)

Maximum

5.6 mm (0.220 in)

Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(0.00

)

Nominal

′

(0.12

)

Maximum

′

(0.23

)

Swing torque

0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position)

8.1 - 54.8 N (0.83 - 5.6 kg, 1.82 - 12.32 lb)

Rotating torque

0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

Applied model

2WD

AWD

Without 4WAS

With 4WAS

Tire

225/55R17

245/45R18

225/55R17

Rear (Hr)

707 mm (27.83 in)

705 mm (27.76 in)

723 mm (28.46 in)

SFA818A

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