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34-1
GROUP 34
REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . 34-2 TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . 34-12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-12
REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS . . 34-3 INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-13
INTRODUCTION TO REAR SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-3 LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL
REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS ARM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-14
TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY . . . . . . 34-3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-14
SYMPTOM CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-3
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-15
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-3
TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST
COVER REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-16
SPECIAL TOOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-5
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY . . . 34-17
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . 34-5 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-17
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-18
ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-5
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . 34-19
BALL JOINT DUST COVER INSPECTION 34-6
STABILIZER BAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-22
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY . . 34-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-22
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-6
INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-23
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-9
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-23
UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . 34-10
FASTENER TIGHTENING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . 34-10 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-23
INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-11 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 34-24
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 34-24
34-2 REAR SUSPENSION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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G EN ER AL DESC RIPTIO N
M1341000100074
The rear suspension is a multi-link suspension,
which has been used for the previous models. The
layout of each arm and the rigidity balance of each
bushing have been rationalized to provide both
excellent steering stability and riding comfort.
UPPER ARM
KNUCKLE
CROSSMEMBER
SHOCK ABSORBER
LOWER ARM
TRAILING ARM
AC001055 AB
TOE CONTROL ARM
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REAR SUSPENSION 34-3
REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
R EAR SUSPEN SIO N DIA G N O SIS
INTRODUCTION TO REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
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If the rear suspension is faulty, the vehicle will not run
straightforward or noise will occur. Incorrect wheel
alignment, malfunction of shock absorber, stabilizer
bar, coil spring, control arms or worn or out-of-
balance will cause these problems.
REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY
M1341013200071
Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If 2. Verify that the condition described by the
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you customer exists.
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a 3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom
rear suspension fault. Chart.
1. Gather information from the customer. 4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.
SYMPTOM CHART
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SYMPTOMS INSPECTION PROCEDURE REFERENCE PAGE
Squeaks or other abnormal noise 1 P.34-3
Poor riding 2 P.34-4
Body tilting 3 P.34-4
SYMPTOM PROCEDURES
IINSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Squeaks or other Abnormal Noise
DIAGNOSIS STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or
damage.
STEP 1. Check for loose rear suspension Q: Are the trailing arms in good condition?
installation bolts and nuts. YES : Go to Step 5.
Q: Are the rear suspension installation bolts and nuts NO : Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 6.
loose?
YES : Retighten them, then go to Step 6.
STEP 5. Check the crossmember deformed or
NO : Go to Step 2.
damaged.
Q: Is the crossmember deformed or damaged?
STEP 2. Check the malfunction of shock YES : Adjust or replace it, then go to Step 6.
absorbers (worn bushings). NO : Go to Step 6.
Q: Are the shock absorbers (bushings) in good
condition?
STEP 6. Check symptoms.
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 6. Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES : This diagnosis complete.
NO : Return to Step 1.
STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms
and/or toe control arms for deformity or damage.
Q: Are the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe
control arms in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 6.
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34-4 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Poor Riding
DIAGNOSIS STEP 3. Check the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer
links for deformity or damage.
STEP 1. Check the excessive tire inflation Q: Are the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer link
pressure. deformed or damaged?
Q: Is the tire inflation pressure in good condition? YES : Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 4.
YES : Go to Step 2. NO : Go to Step 4.
NO : Adjust the pressure, then go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check symptoms.
STEP 2. Check for malfunction of shock Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
absorbers (weak or broken springs). YES : This diagnosis complete.
Q: Are the shock absorbers in good condition? NO : Return to Step 1.
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 4.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Body Tilting
DIAGNOSIS STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or
damage.
STEP 1. Check for weak or deteriorated Q: Are the trailing arms deformed or damaged?
bushings. YES : Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 6.
Q: Are the bushings in good condition? NO : Go to Step 5.
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 6.
STEP 5. Check the crossmember for deformity or
damage.
STEP 2. Check for weak or broken springs. Q: Is the crossmember deformed or damaged?
Q: Are the springs in good condition? YES : Replace it, then go to Step 6.
YES : Go to Step 3. NO : Go to Step 6.
NO : Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 6.
STEP 6. Check symptoms.
STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
and/or toe control arms for deformity or damage. YES : This diagnosis complete.
Q: Are the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe NO : Return to Step 1.
control arms deformed or damaged?
YES : Replace the faulty part, then go to Step 6.
NO : Go to Step 4.
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REAR SUSPENSION 34-5
SPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TO O LS
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TOOL TOOL NUMBER AND SUPERSESSION APPLICATION
NAME
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