Honda Civic Hybrid - Suspension

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Suspension

Front and Rear Suspension

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

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Special Tools . 18-2

Component Location Index . 18-3

Wheel Alignment . 18-5Wheel Bearing End Play Inspection . 18-8

Wheel Runout Inspection . 18-9

Wheel Bolt Replacement . 18-10

Ball Joint Removal . 18-11

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Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement . 18-12

Lower Ball Joint Replacement . 18-18

Ball Joint Boot Replacement . 18-20

Lower Arm Removal/Installation . 18-20

Stabilizer Link Removal/ Installation . 18-23

Stabilizer Bar Replacement . 18-23

Damper/Spring Removal and Installation . 18-24

Damper/Spring Disassembly,Inspection, and Reassembly . 18-26

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Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement . 18-29

Upper Arm Removal/Installation . 18-33

Trailing Arm Removal/Installation . 18-34

Stabilizer Link Removal/ Installation . 18-35

Stabilizer Bar Replacement . 18-36

Damper Replacement . 18-37

Spring Replacement . 18-40

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Ref. No. Tool Number Description Qty

18-2


Special Tools

07AAA-SVAA100 Strut Nut Adapter 1

07AAF-SVAA100 Bushing Driver 1

07AAF-SVAA200 Receiver Set 1

07GAF-SE00100 Hub Dis/Assembly Tool 1

07GAF-SE00200 Attachment, 40 mm 1

07MAC-SL0A102 Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 1

07MAC-SL0A202 Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 1

071AF-S3VA000 Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 1

07746-0010500 Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 1

07749-0010000 Driver 1

07965-SD90100 Support Base 1

,

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Front Suspension

18-3

Component Location Index

DAMPER/SPRING

KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING

STABILIZER LINK

STABILIZER BAR

LOWER ARM

WHEEL BOLT

Removal, page 18-24Installation, page 18-25Disassembly/Inspection/Reassembly, page 18-26

Replacement, page 18-12

Removal/Installation, page 18-23


Removal/Installation,page 18-20 Replacement, page 18-10

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Rear Suspension

18-4


Component Location Index (contd)

TRAILING ARM

UPPER ARM

STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER LINK

SPRING

REAR DAMPER

KNUCKLE/HUB BEARING NUT

WHEEL BOLT

Removal/Installation, page 18-34

Removal/Installation,page 18-33

Replacement,page 18-36

Removal/Installation,page 18-35

Removal, page 18-41Installation, page 18-42

Removal, page 18-38Inspection, page 18-39Installation, page 18-39

Hub Bearing UnitReplacement, page 18-30

Knuckle Replacement,page 18-31


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Pre-Alignment Checks

Caster Inspection

Camber Inspection

Tire size:

Front/Rear: P195/65R15 89S

Tire pressure:

Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm , 32 psi), cold

Caster angle: 7 06 1

Camber angle:

Front: 0 03 30

(Maximum difference between the front right and

left side: 0 35 )

Rear: 1 39

2

1 05 0 45

18-5

Wheel Alignment

The suspension can be adjusted for front camber, front

toe, and rear toe. However, each of these adjustments

are related to each other. For example, when you adjust

camber, the toe will change. Therefore, you must adjust

the front wheel alignment whenever you adjust camber

or toe.

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel

alignment, do these checks:

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect

measurement.

2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.

3. Check the tire size and pressure.

4. Check the runout of the wheels and tires (see page

18-9).

5. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a tire with

your hands, and move it up and down and right and

left to check for wobbling.)

6. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to

settle the suspension.

Use commercially available computerized four wheel

alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment

(caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the

equipment manufacturers instructions.

Check the caster angle.

If the measurement is within specifications, measure

the camber angle.

If the measurement is not within specifications, check

for bent or damaged suspension components.





Check the camber angle.

If the measurement for the front camber is outside

the specification, go to front camber adjustment.

If the measurement for the rear camber is outside thespecification, check for bent or damaged suspension

components.

(contd)

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Front Camber Adjustment

18-6


Wheel Alignment (contd)

Damper pinch bolt Adjusting bolt set:(P/N 04512-SNA-305)

A14 x 1.5 mm90 Nm

(9.2 kgfm,67 lbfft)

B

A14 x 1.5 mm90 Nm(9.2 kgfm, 67 lbfft)

The front camber can be adjusted by exchanging one or

both of the damper pinch bolts with a smaller diameter

adjusting bolt. The difference between the adjusting

bolt diameter and the pinch bolt hole diameter allows

for a small range of adjustment.

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with

safety stands in the proper locations (see page 1-8).

2. Remove the front wheels.

3. Loosen the damper pinch bolts (A), and adjust the

camber by moving the bottom of the damper

within the range of the damper pinch bolt free play.

4. Tighten the damper pinch bolts to the specified

torque.

5. Install the front wheels. Lower the front of the

vehicle to the ground, and bounce the front of thevehicle up and down several times to settle the

suspension.

6. Measure the camber angle.

If the measurement is within specification,

measure the toe-in.

If the measurement is not within specification, go

to step 7.



8. Remove the front wheels.

9. Replace the damper pinch bolts with the adjusting

bolts (A), and adjust the camber angle.

NOTE:

Install the washers (B) included adjusting bolt setbetween the front damper and self-locking nut.

The camber angle can be adjusted up to 25

(center of tolerance) by replacing one damper

pinch bolt with the adjusting bolt.

The camber angle can be adjusted up to 50 by

replacing both damper pinch bolts with the

adjusting bolts.

10. Tighten the adjusting bolts to the specified torque

value.

11. Install the front wheels.

12. Lower the vehicle to the ground, and bounce the

front of the vehicle up and down several times to

settle the suspension.

13. Measure the camber angle. If the camber angle is

not within specification, repeat steps 7 through 12to readjust the camber angle. If the camber

measurement is correct, measure toe-in, and adjust

it if necessary.

Replace.

Replace.

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Front Toe Inspection/Adjustment Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment

Front toe-in: 0 2 mm (0 0.08 in.)

Rear toe-i n: 2 mm (0.08 in. )2 10.08

0.04

18-7

A14 x 1.5 mm44 Nm (4.5 kgfm, 33 lbfft)

B C

C12 x 1.25 mm69 Nm(7.0 kgfm, 51 lbfft)

A

B





1. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a

steering wheel holder tool.

2. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight

ahead.

If adjustment is required, go to step 3.

If no adjustment is required, go to rear toeinspection/adjustment.

3. Loosen the tie-rod locknuts (A) while holding the

flat surface sections (B) of the tie-rod end with a

wrench, and turn both tie-rods (C) until the front toe

is within specifications.

4. After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts.

Reposition the rack-end boot if it is twisted or

displaced.

5. Go to rear toe inspection/adjustment.





1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect

measurement.

2. Check the toe.

If adjustment is required, go to step 3.

If no adjustment is required, remove the

alignment equipment.

3. Hold the adjusting bolt (A) on the trailing arm (B),

and remove the self-locking nut (C).

4. Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and

lightly tighten it.

NOTE:

Always use a new self-locking nut whenever it

has been loosened.

Reassemble the adjusting bolt and camplate with

the eccentric facing up.

5. Adjust the rear toe by turning the adjusting bolt

until the toe is correct.

6. Tighten the new self-locking nut while holding the

adjusting bolt.

(contd)

Replace.

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Turning Angle Inspection

Turning angle:

Inward wheel: 39 53 2

Outward wheel: 31 48 (reference)

Front

Rear

Front/Rear:

Standard: 0 0.05 mm (0 0.002 in.)

18-818-8


Wheel Alignment (contd) Wheel Bearing End Play Inspection

108 Nm(11.0 kgfm, 79.6 lbfft)

A

108 Nm(11.0 kgfm, 79.6 lbfft)

A





1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the

brake, and measure the turning angle of both

wheels.

2. If the turning angle is not within the specifications,

check for bent or damaged suspensioncomponents.

1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands

in the proper locations (see page 1-8).

2. Remove the wheels.

3. Install suitable flat washers (A) and the wheel nuts.

Tighten the nuts to the specified torque to hold the

brake disc or the brake drum securely against the

hub.

4. Attach the dial gauge. Place the dial gauge against

the hub flange.

5. Measure the bearing end play by moving the brake

disc or the brake drum inward and outward.

6. If the bearing end play measurement is more thanthe standard, replace the wheel bearing or the hub

bearing unit.

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Front and rear wheel axial runout:

Standard: 0 0.7 mm (0 0.03 in.)

Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)

Front and rear wheel radial runout:Standard: 0 0.7 mm (0 0.03 in.)

Service limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)

18-9

Wheel Runout Inspection

NOTE: When measuring the front wheel runout, turn

the back side of the wheel slowly by hand.



2. Check for bent or deformed wheels.

3. Set up the dial gauge as shown, and measure axial

runout by turning the wheel.

4. Reset the dial gauge to the position shown, and

measure the radial runout.

5. If the wheel runout is not within the specification,

check the wheel bearing end play (see page 18-8),

and make sure the mating surfaces on the brake

disc or the brake drum and the inside of the wheel

are clean.

6. If the bearing end play is within the specification

but the wheel runout is more than the service limit,

replace the wheel.

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Special Tools Required

Limited torque:

108 Nm (11.0 kgfm, 79.6 lbfft) max.

18-10


Wheel Bolt Replacement

AD

B

FE

C07MAC-SL0A202

A

B

C

E

GF

D11 14 mm

(0.43 0.55 in.)

Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202

Do not use a hammer or air or electric impact

tools to remove and install the wheel bolts.

Be careful not to damage the threads of the

wheel bolts.



2. Remove the brake disc or the brake drum: front

(see page 18-13), rear (see page 18-30).

3. Separate the wheel bolt (A) from the hub (B) using

the ball joint remover (C), and keep the jaw (D) ofball joint remover vertical against the wheel bolt

(see page 18-11).

NOTE:

If the angle of the remover against the wheel bolt

is not square, readjust the ball joint remover by

turning the head (E) of the adjusting bolt (F).

Before installing the new wheel bolt, clean the

mating surface on the bolt and the hub.

4. Insert the new wheel bolt (A) into the hub (B) while

aligning the splined surfaces (C) on the hub hole

with the wheel bolt. Adjust the measurement (D)

with washers (P/N 94101-12800 or equivalent) (E),

then install a nut (P/N 90304-SC2-000 or equivalent)

(F) hand-tight.

NOTE:

Degrease all around the wheel bolt and the

threaded section of the nut.

Make sure the wheel bolt is installed vertically in

relation to the hub disc surface.

Do not install the nut and washers that have been

used as tools on a vehicle.

5. Tighten the nut until the wheel bolts is drawn fully

into the hub. Do not exceed the maximum torque

limit. Make sure there is no gap (G) between the

bolt and the hub.

6. Install the brake disc or the brake drum: front

(see page 18-13), rear (see page 18-30).

NOTE:

If you cannot tighten the wheel nut to the

specified torque value when installing the wheel,

replace the front hub or the hub bearing unit as

an assembly.

Before installing the wheel, clean the mating

surfaces of the brake disc or the brake drum and

the inside of the wheel.

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07MAC-SL0A102 or 07MAC-SL0A202

18-11

Ball Joint Removal

BA

AB

07MAC-SL0A102 or07MAC-SL0A202

C

D

B

07MAC-SL0A102 or07MAC-SL0A202A

E



Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball

joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of

the ball joint connection to disconnect it.

1. Install a hex nut (A) onto the threads of the ball joint

(B). Make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint pin

end to prevent damage to the thread end of the ball

joint pin.

2. Apply grease to the ball joint remover on the areas

shown (A). This will ease installation of the tool and

prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.

3. Loosen the pressure bolt (A), and install the ball

joint remover as shown. Insert the jaws carefully,

making sure not to damage the ball joint boot.

Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the adjusting bolt

(B).

NOTE: Fasten the safety chain (C) securely to a

suspension arm or the subframe (D). Do not fasten

it to a brake line or wire harness.

4. After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the

head of the adjusting bolt is in the position shown

to allow the jaw (E) to pivot.

5. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the

ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint pin hole.

If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to

loosen the ball joint pin.

NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on

the pressure bolt.

6. Remove the ball joint remover, then remove the

nut from the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the

ball joint out of the ball joint pin hole. Inspect the

ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.

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Exploded View

18-12

Front Suspension

Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement

SNAP RINGSELF-LOCKING NUT

DAMPER PINCH BOLT14 x 1.5 mm90 Nm(9.2 kgfm, 67 lbfft)

WHEEL BEARING(wheel sensor magnetic encoder)

SPLASH GUARD

KNUCKLE

FLAT SCREW6 x 1.0 mm9.8 Nm(1.0 kgfm, 7.2 lbfft)

SPINDLE NUT

FRONT HUB

BRAKE DISC 22 x 1.5 mm181 Nm (18.5 kgfm, 134 lbfft)

5 x 0.8 mm6 Nm(0.6 kgfm,4 lbfft)

DAMPER PINCH BOLT14 x 1.5 mm90 Nm(9.2 kgfm, 67 lbfft)

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

Check for deformation anddamage.

Replace.

Apply a small amount of engine oilto the seating surface of the nut.

Check for damage andcracks.

Check for wear andrust.

Replace.

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Knuckle/Hub Replacement

18-13

B108 Nm(11.0 kgfm, 79.6 lbfft)

A

A8 x 1.25 mm22 Nm(2.2 kgfm,16 lbfft)

B12 x 1.25 mm108 Nm (11.0 kgfm, 79.6 lbfft)

C

6 x 1.0 mm9.8 Nm (1.0 kgfm, 7.2 lbfft)

A

B

A

B22 x 1.5 mm181 Nm(18.5 kgfm,134 lbfft)

Hub dis/assembly tool 07GAF-SE00100



Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000

Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500

Driver 07749-0010000

Support base 07965-SD90100



2. Remove the center cap (A), wheel nuts (B) and the

front wheel.

3. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).

4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts

(B), and remove the caliper assembly (C) from the

knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliperassembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire

to hang the caliper assembly from the

undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose

excessively.

5. Remove the wheel sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).

Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.

6. Raise the stake (A), then remove the spindle nut (B).

(contd)

Replace.

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18-14

Front Suspension

Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement (contd)

A6 x 1.0 mm9.8 Nm(1.0 kgfm,7.2 lbfft)

C8 x 1.25 mm

B


A

07MAC-SL0A202

A

B12 x 1.25 mm59 Nm(6.0 kgfm, 43 lbfft)

D

12 x 1.25 mm59 Nm(6.0 kgfm,43 lbfft)

C12 x 1.25 mm59 Nm (6.0 kgfm, 43 lbfft)

E

7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws (A).

8. Remove the brake disc (B) from the hub.

NOTE: If the brake disc has clung to the hub. Screw

two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) into the brake disc to

push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt 90

degrees to prevent the brake disc from binding.

9. Check the front hub for damage and cracks.

10. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball

joint, then remove the nut (B).

NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin

after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.

11. Disconnect the tie-rod ball joint from the knuckle

using the ball joint remover (see page 18-11).

12. Remove the flange bolt and flange nuts from the

lower arm (A).

NOTE: During installation, install a new flange bolt

and new flange nuts. After lightly tightening all

three fasteners, tighten them to the specified

torque in the following order; the nut on the front

(B), the nut on the rear (C), then the bolt (D).

13. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the lower

arm.

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

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18-15

D

C

E

B


E07MAC-SL0A102

C14 x 2.0 mm69 78 Nm(7.0 8.0 kgfm,51 58 lbfft)

D071AF-S3VA000

A

B

14. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the self-

locking nuts (B) from the damper.

NOTE: During installation, install new damper

pinch bolts and new self-locking nuts.

15. Remove the driveshaft outboard joint (C) from the

knuckle (D) by tapping the driveshaft end (E) with a

plastic hammer while drawing the hub outward,

then remove the knuckle.

NOTE:

Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner

driveshaft joint may come apart.

During installation, apply grease to the mating

surface of the wheel bearing and driveshaft

outboard joint (see step 1 on page 16-19).

16. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower ball joint

pin (B), then remove the nut (C).

NOTE: During installation, install a lock pin after

tightening new castle nut.

17. Install the ball joint thread protector (D).

18. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the knuckle

using the ball joint remover (see page 18-11).

(contd)

Replace.

Replace.Replace.

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Wheel Bearing Replacement

18-16

Front Suspension

Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement (contd)

B

C

A

C

07GAF-SE00100Press

B

A

07GAF-SE00100Press

C

19. Install the knuckle/hub in the reverse order of

removal, and note these items:

Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when

installing the knuckle.

Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified

torque values.

Before connecting the lower ball joint to the

knuckle, degrease the threaded section and

tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the knuckle

connecting hole, the threaded section, and

mating surface of the castle nut.

First install all the components, and lightly

tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the

suspension to load it with the vehicles weight

before fully tightening to the specified torque

values. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque

specification, then tighten it only far enough to

align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not

align the castle nut by loosening it.

Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.

Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small

amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the

nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the

spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.

Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating

surface of the front hub and the inside of the

brake disc.


surface of the brake disc and the inside of the

wheel.

Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if

necessary (see page 18-5).

1. Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the

hub dis/assembly tool and a hydraulic press. Hold

the knuckle with the attachment (C) of the hydraulic

press or equivalent tool. Be careful not to deform

the splash guard. Hold onto the hub to keep it from

falling when pressed clear.

2. Press the wheel bearing inner race (A) off of the

hub (B) using the hub dis/assembly tool, a

commercially available bearing separator (C), and a

press.

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18-17

C

A

5 x 0.8 mmB

A

07749-0010000

Press

07746-0010500

B

B

E

Press

07965-SD90100

A

C

D

3. Remove the splash guard (A) and the snap ring (B)

from the knuckle (C).

4. Press the wheel bearing (A) out of the knuckle (B)

using the attachment, the driver, and a press.

5. Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash-

point solvent before reassembly.

6. Press a new wheel bearing (A) into the knuckle (B)

using the old bearing (C), a steel plate (D), the

attachment, the support base and a press.

NOTE:

Install the wheel bearing with the wheel sensor

magnetic encoder (E) (brown color), toward the

inside of the knuckle.

Remove any oil, grease, dust, metal debris, and

other foreign material from the encoder surface.

Keep all magnetic tools away from the encoder

surface.

Be careful not to damage the encoder surface

when you insert the wheel bearing.

(contd)

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18-1818-18

Front Suspension

Knuckle/Hub/Wheel BearingReplacement (contd)

Lower Ball Joint Replacement

A

D5 x 0.8 mm6 Nm(0.6 kgfm,4 lbfft)

B

C

A

Press

07746-0010500

B

07749-0010000

C

07965-SD90100



A

E


7. Install the snap ring (A) securely in the knuckle (B).

8. Install the splash guard (C), and tighten the screws

(D) to the specified torque value.

9. Install the hub (A) onto the knuckle (B) using the

attachment, the driver, the support base, and a

hydraulic press. Be careful not to distort the splash

guard (C).


Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000

1. Remove the front wheel (see page 18-13).


lower arm (A).





(B), the nut on the rear (C) then the bolt (D).

3. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the lowerarm.

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

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18-19

A

B

C

C14 x 2.0 mm69 78 Nm(7.0 8.0 kgfm,51 58 lbfft)

AB

D071AF-S3VA000

07MAC-SL0A102

4. Remove the spindle nut (see step 6 on page 18-13),

and remove the outboard joint (A) from the knuckle

(B) by tapping the driveshaft end (C) with a plastic

hammer while drawing the hub outward.

NOTE:

Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner

driveshaft joint may come apart.

During installation, apply grease to the mating

surface of the wheel bearing and driveshaft

outboard joint (see step 1 on page 16-19).

5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower ball joint

pin (B), then remove the castle nut (C).

NOTE: During installation, install a lock pin after

tightening new castle nut.

6. Install the ball joint thread protector (D).

7. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the knuckle

using the ball joint remover (see page 18-11), then

remove the lower ball joint.

8. Install the lower ball joint in the reverse order of



tighten the bolts and nuts, then tighten the lower

ball joint to the lower arm to the specified torque.

Raise the suspension to load it with the vehicles

weight before fully tightening the lower ball joint

to the knuckle to the specified torque values.


torque values.

Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.


surfaces on the brake disc and inside of the

wheel.



Replace.

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Special Tools Required Special Tools Required

Removal/Installation

18-2018-20

Front Suspension

Ball Joint Boot Replacement Lower Arm Removal/Installation

A

B

C

D

A

07GAF-SE00200

Press


D

BC

Attachment, 40 mm 07GAF-SE00200

1. Remove the lower ball joint (see page 18-18).

2. Remove the boot clip and the boot.

3. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with

grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-lower

ball housing mating surfaces (B).

4. Wipe the grease off the tapered portion of the pin

(C), and pack fresh grease into the base (D). Do not

let dirt or other foreign materials get into the boot.

5. Install the boot on the ball joint, then squeeze it

gently to force out any air.

6. Press the boot with the attachment until the bottomseats on the lower ball housing (A) all the way

around.

7. After installing a boot, wipe any grease off theexposed portion of the ball joint pin.

8. Install the lower ball joint (see page 18-18).

Bushing Driver 07AAF-SVAA100

Receiver Set 07AAF-SVAA200



2. Remove the center cap and front wheel.

3. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the

respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), then

disconnect the stabilizer links from the lower arm

(D).

NOTE: Use a new flange nut during reassembly.

4. Turn the stabilizer bar backward to gain easier

access to the front side of the lower arm mountingbolt.

Replace.

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18-21



A

E



B12 x 1.25 mm64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)

C

D


lower arm (A).





(B), the nut on the rear (C), then the bolt (D).

6. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the lower

arm.

7. Remove the lower arm mounting bolt (A).

NOTE: During installation, install a new mounting

bolt.

8. Remove the lower arm mounting bolt (B), then

remove the lower arm (C) from the front

suspension subframe (D).

NOTE: During installation, install a new mounting

bolt.

9. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of



tighten the bolts and nuts, then tighten the lower

ball joint to the lower arm to the specified torque.

Raise the suspension the lower ball joint to the

knuckle and the lower arm to the subframe to

load it with the vehicles weight before fully

tightening to the specified torque.


torque values.



wheel.



(contd)

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

Replace. Replace.

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Bushing Replacement

18-22

Front Suspension

Lower Arm Removal/Installation (contd)

A

B

07AAF-SVAA100

07AAF-SVAA200(Attachment A)

A

B

Press

Press

07AAF-SVAA100

21 20 3

B

C

07AAF-SVAA200(Attachment B)

07AAF-SVAA200(Attachment A)

A

A

B

C

NOTE: Replace the lower arm (A) as an assembly if the

lower arm has the paint mark (B) around the hole near

the front bushing. The paint mark can also be seen

around a hole on the bottom side of the lower arm in

the same area. Paint marks indicate a oversize bushing

has been installed.

1. Press out the bushing (A) with the bushing driver,

receiver set (attachment A), and a hydraulic press,

and remove the bushing from the lower arm (B).

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inside of the

bushing hole when pressing on the bushing.

2. Clean the mating surface of the new bushing andthe lower arm.

3. Position the tab (A) of the bushing (B) with the

lower arm (C) as shown.

4. Using a hydraulic press, bushing driver, and

receiver set attachments, press in the bushing into

the lower arm.

5. Using a yellow oil-based paint marker, paint a mark

(A) around the hole (B) near the front bushing (C).

Also paint a mark around the hole on the bottom

side of the lower arm in the same area.

NOTE: Thesemarks are used to identifya lower

control arm thathas had the bushing replaced. Donotreplace the bushing in a lowerarm that haspaint marks;you mustreplace the lowerarm.

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18-2318-23

Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation Stabilizer Bar Replacement

F

D

E


C

G

HA10 x 1.25 mm

38 Nm(3.9 kgfm,28 lbfft)

FRONT

FRONT B

C

D

F

E

A

10 x 1.25 mm39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 lbfft)



2. Remove the center cap and the front wheel.

3. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the flange nut

(B) while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a

hex wrench (D), then remove the stabilizer link (E).

4. Install the stabilizer link on the stabilizer bar (F) and

lower arm (G) with the joint pins set at the center of

their range of movement.

NOTE: The stabilizer link has a paint mark (H). Align

the paint mark on the stabilizer link facing rearward.

5. Install a new self-locking nut and a new flange nut,

and lightly tighten them.

6. Place the floor jack under the lower arm, and raise

the suspension to load it with the vehicles weight.

7. Tighten the self-locking nut and flange nut to the

specified torque values while holding the

respective joint pin with a hex wrench.

8. Reinstall all removed parts and test-drive the

vehicle.

9. After 5 minutes of driving, torque the self-locking

nut again to the specified torque value.



2. Remove the center cap and the front wheels.

3. Disconnect both stabilizer links from the stabilizer

bar (see page 18-23).

4. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing

holders (B), then remove the bushings (C) and the

stabilizer bar (D) from the front suspension

subframe (E).

5. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of


Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer

bar.

Align the paint marks (F) on the stabilizer bar

with the sides of the bushings.

Note the fore/aft direction of the bushing holders.

Refer to stabilizer link removal/installation to

connect the stabilizer bar to the links (see page

18-23).



wheels.

Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it ifnecessary (see page 18-5).

Replace.

Replace.

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Removal

18-24

Front Suspension

Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

A

B

8 x 1.25 mm

A14 x 1.5 mm

B

C10 x 1.25 mm

A

B

A

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), then turn on of the

windshield wipers. Turn the ignition switch off

when the wipers are near the A-pillars.



3. Remove the center cap and the front wheel.

4. Remove the wheel sensor harness clip (A) and the

brake hose bracket (B) from the damper. Do not

disconnect the wheel sensor connector.

5. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and self-

locking nuts (B) from the damper.

6. Remove the service cap (A) and the lid (B).

7. Remove the three flange nuts (C) from the top of

the damper.

NOTE:

Damper springs are different, left and right. Mark

the springs L and R before you continue.

Be careful not to damage the body.

8. Remove the damper assembly (A).

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

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Installation

18-25

FRONT

A

A

10 x 1.25 mm44 Nm(4.5 kgfm, 33 lbfft)

B

C

C


B

A

B


1. Install the damper assembly (A) onto the frame.

2. Loosely install new flange nuts (A).

NOTE: Install the service cap (B) and the lid (C) after

tightening the flange nuts to the specified torque

value.

3. Loosely install new damper pinch bolts (A) and new

self-locking nuts (B) to the damper (C).

4. Install the wheel sensor harness clip (A) and the

brake hose bracket (B) to the damper (C).

5. Raise the front suspension with a floor jack to load

the suspension with the vehicles weight.

6. Tighten the damper pinch bolts to the specified

torque value.

7. Tighten the flange nuts on top of the damper to the

specified torque value.

8. Install the service cap and the lid.

9. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the

inside of the wheel, then install the center cap and

the front wheel.

10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if


Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

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Exploded View

18-26

Front Suspension

Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly

DAMPER MOUNTING BEARING

BUMP STOP

DAMPER UNIT

CAP

SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mm44 Nm(4.5 kgfm, 33 lbfft)

UPPER SPRING MOUNTING CUSHION

DAMPER SPRING

DAMPER MOUNTING BASE

LOWER SPRING SEAT

Check for any play or roughness.

Check for weakness and damage.

Check for oil leaks, gas leaks,and smooth operation.

Replace.

Check for deterioration and damage.

Check for weakened

compression and damage.

Check for deterioration and damage.

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Disassembly

Inspection

18-27

A

A

C

B07AAA-SVAA100

Strut nut adapter 07AAA-SVAA100

NOTE: When compressing the damper spring, use a

commercially available strut spring compressor

(Branick MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent)

according to the manufacturers instructions.

1. Remove the cap (A) from the top of the damper.

2. Compress the damper spring, then remove the self-

locking nut (A) using the strut nut adapter (B), and

the socket wrench while holding the damper shaft

with a hex wrench (C). Do not compress the spring

more than necessary to remove the nut.

3. Release the pressure from the strut springcompressor, then disassemble the damper as

shown in the Exploded View.

1. Reassemble all the parts, except for the upper

spring mounting cushion, the bump stop, and the

damper spring.

2. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and

check for smooth operation through a full stroke,

both compression and extension. The damper

should extend smoothly and constantly when

compression is released. If it does not, the gas is

leaking and the damper should be replaced.

3. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding

during these tests.

(contd)

Replace.

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Reassembly

18-28

Front Suspension

Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly (contd)

A

B

C

AB

C

FRONT FRONT44 24

3

44 24

3

A

C

B

D

C

A

Left: Right:

B


C07AAA-SVAA100

1. Install the damper spring (A) on the upper spring

mounting cushion (B) by aligning the ledge portion

(C).

2. Compress the damper spring.

3. Install all the parts except the damper mounting

washer and self-locking nut onto the damper unit

(A) by referring to the Exploded View.

4. Align the bottom of the spring (B) and the stepped

part of the lower spring seat (C).

5. Align the damper bracket (A) and the damper

mounting base (B) so that the stamp (C) points

toward the front.

6. Align the angle of the strut bolt (D) on the damper

bracket as shown.

7. Install a new self-locking nut (A).

8. Hold the damper shaft using a hex wrench (B), and

tighten new self-locking nut using the strut nut

adapter (C), and the socket wrench to the specified

torque value.

9. Install the cap.

Replace.

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Exploded View

18-29

Rear Suspension

Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement

6 x 1.0 mm9.8 Nm(1.0 kgfm, 7.2 lbfft)

REAR KNUCKLE UPPER BRACKET

KNUCKLE

O-RING

10 x 1.25 mm64 Nm(6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)

BACKING PLATE

BRAKE SHOES ASSEMBLY

HUB BEARING UNIT(wheel sensor magnetic encoder)

BRAKE DRUM

(contd)

Check for deformation and damage.

Replace.

Check for corrosion,

deformation, and damage.Replace if rusted.

Check for faultymovement and wear.

Check for wear and rust.

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Hub Bearing Unit Replacement

18-30

Rear Suspension

Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (contd)

B108 Nm(11.0 kgfm,79.6 lbfft)

A

A

B

C8 x 1.25 mm

10 x 1.25 mm64 Nm(6.5 kgfm,

47 lbfft)

AB

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with


2. Remove the center cap (A), wheel nuts (B) and the

rear wheel.

3. Release the parking brake, and remove the brake

drum (A) from the hub bearing unit.

NOTE:

If necessary, Turn the adjuster bolt (B) with a flat-

tip screwdriver until the shoes become loose.

If the brake drum has clung to the hub bearing

unit, screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) into the

brake drum to push it away from the hub bearing

unit. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to

prevent cocking the brake drum.

After installation, press the brake pedal severaltimes to make sure the brakes work and self

adjust the brake shoes.

4. Remove the hub bearing unit (A) and the O-ring (B).

5. Check the hub bearing unit for damage and cracks.

6. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of


Use a new O-ring during reassembly.


torque values.

Before installing the brake drum, clean the

matching surface of the hub bearing unit and

inside of the brake drum.


surface of the brake drum and the inside of the

wheel.



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Knuckle Replacement

18-31


B

C

8 x 1.25 mm22 Nm(2.2. kgfm,16 lbfft)

6 x 1.0 mm9.8 Nm(1.0 kgfm, 7.2 lbfft)

A

D

B

C

A12 x 1.25 mm108 Nm(11.0 kgfm,79.6 lbfft)

B6 x 1.0 mm9.8 Nm(1.0 kgfm,7.2 lbfft)

C

1. Remove the hub bearing unit.

2. Disconnect the brake line (A) from the wheel

cylinder (B). Remove the rear brake assembly (C)

from the knuckle.

3. Remove the wheel sensor (A), and the brake hose

mounting bracket (B) from the knuckle (C). Do not

disconnect the wheel sensor connector.

NOTE: Apply multipurpose grease to the mating

surfaces on the knuckle and the O-ring (D).

4. Place a floor jack under the trailing arm to support

it.

NOTE: Do not place the jack against the plate

section of the lower arm. Be careful not to damage

any suspension components.

5. Remove the upper arm mounting bolt (A), and

disconnect the upper arm (B) from the knuckle.

NOTE: Use a new upper arm mounting bolt during

reassembly.

6. Remove the rear knuckle upper bracket (C).

(contd)

Replace.

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18-32

Rear Suspension

Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (contd)

C12 x 1.25 mm69 Nm (7.0 kgfm, 51 lbfft)

D14 x 1.5 mm88 Nm

(9.0 kgfm,65 lbfft)

AB

7. Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) and

the adjusting cam (B), then remove the self-locking

nut (C), the adjusting cam, and the adjusting bolt.

Discard the self-locking nut.

NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut during

reassembly.

8. Remove the flange bolt (D) and remove the knuckle.

NOTE: Use a new flange bolt during reassembly.

9. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal,

and note these items:

First install all the suspension components, and

lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then place a

floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the

suspension to load it with the vehicles weight

before fully tightening the bolts and nuts to the

specified torque values.

Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt and

the adjusting cam with the marked positions

when tightening.

Before installing the brake drum, clean the

mating surface of the hub bearing unit and the

inside of the brake drum.


surface of the brake drum and the inside of thewheel.

Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX

(upper) level line, and bleed the normal brake

system (except the servo unit and power unit)

(see page 19-84). Check for a leak at the brake

line to the wheel cylinder, and retighten it if

necessary.



Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

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18-33

Upper Arm Removal/Installation

A

B


B12 x 1.25 mm108 Nm(11.0 kgfm,79.6 lbfft)

C



2. Remove the center cap and the rear wheel.

3. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the

trailing arm (A) and the knuckle (B).

4. Remove the flange bolts (A) from the vehicle.

NOTE: Use new flange bolts during reassembly.

5. Remove the flange bolt (B) from the knuckle, and

remove the upper arm (C).

NOTE: Use a new flange bolt during reassembly.

6. Install the upper arm in the reverse order of



torque values.


tighten the bolts, then raise the suspension to

load it with the vehicles weight before fully

tightening to the specified torque values.



wheel.



Replace. Replace.

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18-34

Rear Suspension

Trailing Arm Removal/Installation

A






3. Remove the rear floor under cover (see page

20-146).

4. Remove the parking brake cable (A) from the

trailing arm (B).


trailing arm.

6. Remove the knuckle (see page 18-31).

7. Remove the stabilizer link from the trailing arm(see page 18-35).

8. Remove the spring (see page 18-41).

9. Remove the trailing arm rear mounting bolt (A).

NOTE: Use a new mounting bolt during reassembly.

10. Lower the jack and remove the trailing arm.

Replace.

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18-3518-35

Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation


C

D

E

F

G

H


11. Install the trailing arm in the reverse order of



torque values.

First install all the components and lightly tighten

the bolts, then raise the suspension to load it with

the vehicles weight before fully tightening to the

specified torque values.

Check the brake hose for interference and

twisting.



wheel.






3. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the flange nut

(B) while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a

hex wrench (D), then remove the stabilizer link (E).

4. Install the stabilizer link on the stabilizer bar (F) and

trailing arm (G) with the joint pins set at the center

of their range of movement.

NOTE: The stabilizer link has a paint mark (H). Align

the paint mark on the stabilizer link facing rearward.

5. Install a new self-locking nut and a new flange nut,

and lightly tighten them.

6. Place a floor jack under the trailing arm, and raise

the suspension to load it with the vehicles weight.

7. Tighten the self-locking nut and flange nut to the

specified torque values while holding the

respective joint pin with a hex wrench.

8. Reinstall all removed parts and test-drive the

vehicle.

9. After 5 minutes of driving, torque the self-locking

nut again to the specified torque value.

Replace.

Replace.

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18-36

Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Replacement

B

C

D

A

8 x 1.25 mm


B

A

8 x 1.25 mm22 Nm(2.2 kgfm,16 lbfft)



2. Remove the center cap and the rear wheels.

3. Disconnect both stabilizer links from the stabilizer

bar (see page 18-35).

4. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing

holders (B), then remove the bushings (C) and the

stabilizer bar (D).

5. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the stabilizer bar

bracket (B) if necessary.

6. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of


Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer

bar.

Align the paint marks (A) on the stabilizer bar

with the sides of the bushings.

Refer to stabilizer link removal/installation to

connect the stabilizer bar to the links (see page

18-35).


surface of the brake drum and inside of the wheel.



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Exploded View

18-37

Damper Replacement

SELF LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm29 Nm(3.0 kgfm, 22 lbfft)

DAMPER MOUNTING WASHER

DAMPER MOUNTING BUSHING

DAMPER UNIT

DUST COVER

(contd)

Replace.

Check for bending and damage.

Check for weakness.

Check for oil leaks,gas leaks, and smoothoperation.

Check for bending and damage.

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Removal

18-38

Rear Suspension

Damper Replacement (contd)

C12 x 1.25 mm

AB

A10 x 1.25 mm

BC

A





trailing arm (A) and the knuckle (B). Raise the floor

jack until the suspension begins to compress.

4. Remove the flange bolt (C) from the bottom of the

damper.

5. Remove the trunk side trim panel (see page 20-68).

6. Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the

damper shaft (B) with a hex wrench (C).

7. Compress the damper unit (A) by hand, and

remove it from the vehicle.

Replace.

Replace.

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Inspection Installation

18-39

A

B


1. Push on the damper as shown.

2. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and

check for smooth operation through a full stroke,

both compression and extension. The damper

should extend smoothly and constantly when

compression is released. If it does not, the gas is

leaking and the damper should be replaced.

3. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, and binding

during these tests.

1. Install the damper mounting bushing (A) onto the

damper unit. Position the damper assembly (B)

between the body and trailing arm. Be careful not

to damage the body.

2. Position a jack under the trailing arm to support the

suspension, then install a new damper mounting

bolt (A).

3. Loosely tighten the damper mounting bolt.

4. Raise the rear suspension with the jack until the

vehicle just lifts off the safety stands, then tightenthe damper mounting bolt to the specified torque

value.

(contd)

Replace.

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Exploded View

18-4018-40

Rear Suspension

Damper Replacement (contd) Spring Replacement

C10 x 1.25 mm29 Nm(3.0 kgfm,22 lbfft)

A

B

A B

SPRING MOUNTING RUBBER

SPRING

LOWER SPRING SEAT

5. Install the damper mounting bushing (A), the

damper mounting washer (B), and a new self-

locking nut (C) on the damper shaft.

6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque

value while holding the damper shaft (A) with a hex

wrench (B).

7. Install the trunk side trim panel (see page 20-68).

8. Install the rear wheel and the center cap.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating


wheel.

9. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if


Replace.Check for weaknessand damage.

Check for weakenedcompressionand damage.

Check for deteriorationand damage.

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Removal

18-41

8 x 1.25 mm 6 x 1.0 mm

A

B

C

A12 x 1.25 mm

C

B

A12 x 1.25 mm

B

C

A12 x 1.25 mm




3. Remove the wheel sensor (A) from the knuckle (B).

Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector .

4. Remove the brake hose mounting bracket (C).


trailing arm and the knuckle.

6. Remove the flange bolt (A) that connects the

trailing arm (B) and the damper (C).

7. Remove the stabilizer link from the trailing arm

(see page 18-35).

8. Remove the flange bolt (A) that connects the

knuckle (B) and the upper arm (C).

9. Remove the trailing arm front mounting bolts (A).

(contd)

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

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Installation

18-42

Rear Suspension

Spring Replacement (contd)

A

B

C

A

B

C

A B

C

10. Lower the floor jack gradually.

11. Remove the spring mounting rubber (A), the spring

(B) and the lower spring seat (C).

1. Install the spring mounting rubber (A), the spring

(B) and the lower spring seat (C).

2. Align the bottom of the spring (A) and the lower

spring seat (B) with the trailing arm (C) as shown.

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A12 x 1.25 mm108 Nm (11.0 kgfm, 79.6 lbfft)

A12 x 1.25 mm108 Nm(11.0 kgfm,79.6 lbfft)

B

C

C12 x 1.25 mm59 Nm(6.0 kgfm,43 lbfft)

A

B

8 x 1.25 mm22 Nm(2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

6 x 1.0 mm9.8 Nm(1.0 kgfm, 7.2 lbfft)

A

D

C

B

3. Loosely install the new trailing arm front mounting

bolts (A).

4. Loosely install a new flange bolt (A) on the knuckle

(B) and the upper arm (C).

5. Slowly raise the jack until you can align the bolt

hole with the holes in the trailing arm (A) and the

damper (B) and install a new flange bolt (C).

6. Install the stabilizer link on the trailing arm with a

new self-locking nut, and lightly tighten both nuts

(see page 18-35).

7. Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack to load

the vehicle weight.

8. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified

torque values. For stabilizer link torque

specifications (see page 18-35).

9. Install the wheel sensor (A) and the brake hose

mounting bracket (B) to the knuckle (C).

NOTE: Apply multipurpose grease to the mating

surfaces on the knuckle and the O-ring (D).

10. Install the rear wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the matingsurfaces of the brake drum and inside of the wheel.

11. Check the wheel alignment, adjust it if necessary

(see page 18-5).

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

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