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REAR SUSPENSION – REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

2707N–01

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of
the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
Symptom Suspect Area See page
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) 28–1
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) 27–3
Wander/pulls
3. Hub bearing (Worn) 30–24
4. Suspension parts (Worn) –
1. Vehicle (Overloaded) –
Bottoming 2. Spring (Weak) 27–4
3. Shock absorber (Worn) 27–4
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) 28–1
Sways/pitches 2. Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) 27–13
3. Shock absorber (Worn) 27–4
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) 28–1
2. Wheel (Out of balance) 28–1
Rear wheel shimmy
3. Shock absorber (Worn) 27–4
4. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) 27–3
1. Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) 28–1
2. Wheel alignment (Incorrect) 27–3
Abnormal tire wear
3. Shock absorber (Worn) 27–4
4. Suspension parts (Worn) –

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REAR SUSPENSION – REAR SUSPENSION

REAR SUSPENSION
2707O–01

COMPONENTS

56 (571, 41)

Suspension Plate

Cushion

Spring Bracket

80 (816, 59)
Suspension Support
Upper Insulator

80 (816, 59) Spring Bumper

5.0 (51, 44 in.⋅lbf)

Coil Spring

Rear Shock Absober Rear Shock Absorber

w/Coil Spring Assy Rear LH
80 (816, 59) Speed Sensor Wire

5.4 (55, 48 in.⋅lbf)

Rear Brake
Drum Sub–Assy
195 (1,990, 144)

Stabilize Bar Rear

61 (622, 45)

Rear Axle Carrier X4

Bush LH 195 (1,990, 144)

85 (867, 62)

Rear Axle Carrier

Bush LH
N⋅m (kgf⋅cm, ft⋅lbf) : Specified torque Rear Axle Beam Assy
Non–reusable part
C95124

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REAR SUSPENSION – REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

2707P–01

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE(See page 28–1)
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT(See page 26–5)
NOTICE:
Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.

B 3. INSPECT TOE–IN
A
D Toe–in:
Front USA, Canada:
P195/65R15 89S P185/65R15 86S
0°16’ ± 16’ 0°16’ ± 16’
A+B
(0.26° ± 0.26°) (0.26° ± 0.26°)
2.6 ± 2.5 mm 2.5 ± 2.5 mm
C–D
C (0.10 ± 0.10 in.) (0.10 ± 0.10 in.)

Mexico:
SA3213
P195/65R15 89H
A+B 0°01’ ± 16’ (0.16° ± 0.26°)
C–D 1.6 ± 2.5 mm (0.06 ± 0.10 in.)

If the toe–in is not within the specified value, inspect and re-
place the suspension parts as necessary.

4. INSPECT CAMBER
(a) Install the camber–caster–kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester.
(b) Inspect the camber.
Camber:
USA, Canada Mexico
Camber –1°27’ ± 30’ (–1.45° ± 0.5°) –1°26’ ± 30’ (–1.43° ± 0.5°)
Right–left error 30’ (0.5°) or less 30’ (0.5°) or less

If the measured value is not within the specified value, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear
and replace them if necessary become camber is not adjustable.

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REAR SUSPENSION – REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

2707R–01

OVERHAUL
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27–2
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSY
3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE(See page 76–21)
4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER INNER LH(See page 76–21)

5. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL

SPRING
(a) Support the rear axle beam with jack.

Wood
Block

F40125

(b) Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.

C80891

(c) Remove the nut, washer and shock absorber.

C67565

6. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH

(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727–30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.

SST
F40126

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(b) Using a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the piston rod, re-

move the nut.
(c) Remove the support plate, cushion, spring bracket, upper
insulator, suspension support, spring bumper and coil
spring.

F40127

7. INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH

(a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check
that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound
during operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with a
new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing the shock absorber, see DISPOSAL on
C67568 page 27–7.

8. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH

(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727–30021
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.

SST

F40128

(b) Insert the coil spring to the shock absorber.

HINT:
Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spring low-
er seat.
(c) Install the spring bumper and suspension support.
(d) Set the upper insulator to the spring bracket.

F40129

(e) Position the spring bracket with upper insulator as shown

in the illustration.
HINT:
Place the RH side on the symmetric position to the illustration.
(f) Install the cushion and support plate.
Front (g) Temporarily tighten a new center nut.
(h) Remove the SST.
80.6 SST 09727–30021
F40274 (i) Recheck the direction of the spring bracket.

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(j) Using a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the piston rod,

tighten a new nut.
Torque: 56 N·m (571 kgf·cm, 41 ft·lbf)

F40130

9. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL

SPRING
(a) Install the shock absorber, temporary tighten the nut and
washer.

C67565

(b) Install the 2 nuts and bolt.

Torque: 80 N⋅m (816 kgf⋅cm, 59 ft⋅lbf)

C80891

10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

(a) Install the rear wheel and jack down the vehicle.
Torque: 103 N⋅m (1,050 kgf⋅cm, 76 ft⋅lbf)
(b) Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

11. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH

COIL SPRING
(a) Fully tighten the nut.
Torque: 80 N⋅m (816 kgf⋅cm, 59 ft⋅lbf)

C67565

12. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT(See page 27–3)

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DISPOSAL

1. DISPOSE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSY REAR LH

(a) Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
(b) Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the
illustration to discharge the gas inside.
CAUTION:
When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
The gas is colorless, odorless and non–poisonous.

F40131

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REAR SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM ASSY

REAR AXLE BEAM ASSY

2707S–02

REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27–2
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
(a) Remove the RH and LH rear wheels.
2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB–ASSY(See page 32–31)

3. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

(a) Disconnect the skid control sensor connector.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the wire harness
clamps.
(c) Remove the bolt and separate parking brake cable
clamp.
(d) Using the same manner desoribed above to the other
side.
C68929

4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR(See page 27–13)

5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub from the axle beam.

C66800

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY RH

HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.

7. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL

SPRING
(a) Remove the nut, washer and separate the rear shock ab-
sorber w/coil spring (lower side) from the rear axle beam.
(b) Using the same manner desoribed above to the other
side.

C67565

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8. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSY

(a) Support the rear axle beam with jack.

Wood
Block

C66806

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and rear axle beam.

C81494

Matchmarks 9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH

(a) Place matchmarks on the 2 notches of the bushing and
axle beam.
(b) Using a chisel and a hammer, bend the 2 portions of the
bushing rib.
Notch HINT:
Bend the bushing rib until the claw of SST can be hung.
(c) Using SST, remove the bushing from the axle beam.
SST 09950–40011 (09951–04020, 09952–04010,
SST 09953–04030, 09954–04020, 09955–04051,
Bend Portions 09957–04010, 09958–04011), 09950–60010
Notch (09951–00630)
NOTICE:
If the axle beam has been scratched, apply the paint.

F40275

10. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH RH

HINT:
Remove the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
SST 09950–40011 (09951–04020, 09952–04010, 09953–04030, 09954–04020, 09955–04051,
09957–04010, 09958–04011), 09950–60010 (09951–00630)

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11. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH

(a) Align the matchmarks on the axle beam with the 2
notches of a new bushing and temporarily install the
bushing to the axle beam.
(b) Using SST, install the bushing to the 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:
Rubber SST Hang the claw of SST to the bushing deeply and firm-
Portion ly.
Do not scratch the rubber portion of the bushing.
Do not deform the bushing rib.

F40276

12. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH RH

HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
SST 09950–40011 (09951–04020, 09952–04010, 09953–04030, 09954–04020, 09955–04051,
09957–04010, 09958–04011), 09950–60010 (09951–00620), 09710–04101

13. TEMPORARY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSY

(a) Support the rear axle beam with jack.
(b) Install the rear axle beam, 2 bolts, and temporary tighten
the 2 nuts.

Wood
Block

C66806

14. TEMPORARY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install the rear shock absorber, washer and temporary
tighten the nut.
(b) Using the same manner described above to the other
side.

C67565

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REAR SUSPENSION – REAR AXLE BEAM ASSY

15. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH

(a) Install the rear axle hub with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 61 N⋅m (622 kgf⋅cm, 45 ft⋅lbf)

C66800

16. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY RH

HINT:
Install the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
17. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR(See page 27–13)

18. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

(a) Install the wire harness and parking brake cable with the
2 bolts and clip.
Torque:
(A): 5.4 N⋅m (55 kgf⋅cm, 48 in.⋅lbf)
(B): 5.0 N⋅m (51 kgf⋅cm, 44 in.⋅lbf)
(b) Connect the skid control sensor connector.
(c) Using the same manner desoribed above to the other
C95125 side.

19. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB–ASSY(See page 32–31)

20. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Install the rear wheel and jack down the vehicle.
Torque: 103 N⋅m (1,050 kgf⋅cm, 76 ft⋅lbf)
(b) Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

21. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSY

(a) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 85 N⋅m (867 kgf⋅cm, 62 ft⋅lbf)
(b) Using the same manner described above to the other
side.

C81494

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22. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH

COIL SPRING
(a) Fully tighten the nut.
Torque: 80 N⋅m (816 kgf⋅cm, 59 ft⋅lbf)
(b) Using the same manner described above to the other
side.

C67565

23. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT(See page 27–3)

24. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL(See page 05–297)

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REAR SUSPENSION – STABILIZER BAR REAR

STABILIZER BAR REAR

2707T–01

REPLACEMENT
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See page 27–2

1. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and stabilizer bar.

C66799

2. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR

(a) Install the 2 bolts, nuts and stabilizer bar.
Front Torque: 195 N⋅m (1,990 kgf⋅cm, 144 ft⋅lbf)
HINT:
Install the stabilizer bar so that the mark is positioned onthe rear
right side of the vehicle.

Mark
C94614

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