
E SUSPENSION
A
B
SECTION
REAR SUSPENSION C
D
RSU
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 2
. RADIUS ROD ....................................................... 9 . F
Precautions ............................................................. 2
. FRONT LOWER LINK .......................................... 9 .
PREPARATION .......................................................... 3
. REAR LOWER LINK AND COIL SPRING ............ 9 .
Commercial Service Tools ....................................... 3 . STABILIZER BAR ............................................... 10 . G
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) Inspection .............................................................. 10
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TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 4 . SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY ...................... 10 .
NVH Troubleshooting Chart .................................... 4 . SUSPENSION ARM ........................................... 10 .
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ............................ 5 . RADIUS ROD ..................................................... 11 .
Components ............................................................ 5
. FRONT LOWER LINK ........................................ 11 .
On-vehicle Service .................................................. 6
. UPPER RUBBER SEAT AND BUSHING ........... 11 .
Rear Wheel Alignment ............................................ 6 . REAR LOWER LINK AND COIL SPRING .......... 11 . I
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION .............................. 6 . STABILIZER BAR ............................................... 11 .
CAMBER .............................................................. 6
. SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ..... 12 .
TOE-IN ................................................................. 7
. General Specifications (Rear) ............................... 12 . J
Removal and Installation ......................................... 8 . Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ........................ 12 .
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ...................... 8 . Ball Joint ................................................................ 12
.
SHOCK ABSORBER ........................................... 9 . Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ................................ 13 .
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SUSPENSION ARM ............................................. 9 .
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M
RSU-1
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001
Precautions EES000WE
q When installing each rubber part, final tightening must be
carried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe
off any spilled oil.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
q Use flare nut wrench when removing or installing brake
tubes.
q After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment.
q Do not jack up at the trailing arm and lateral link. SBR686C
q Always torque brake lines when installing.
q Lock nuts are unreusable parts; always use new ones.
When replacing, do not wipe the oil off of the new lock nut before tightening.
RSU-2
PREPARATION
PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Commercial Service Tools EES000N8
Tool name Description
Spring compressor Removing and installing coil spring B
C
NT717
D
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
RSU
F
PBIC0190E
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
RSU-3
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting Chart EES000N9
Use the following chart to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Refer to ROAD WHEEL in this chart.
Refer to SUSPENSION in this chart.
Refer to TIRES in this chart.
RSU-10
RSU-11
RSU-11
RSU-11
RSU-5
RSU-5
RSU-6
FAX-4
FAX-4
WT-3
WT-4
WT-6
WT-2
WT-2
WT-2
WT-6
BR-5
PS-5
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Reference page
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation,
Incorrect wheel alignment
Deformation or damage
Suspension looseness
damage or deflection
Incorrect air pressure
Bushing or mounting
Stabilizer bar fatigue
Parts interference
Incorrect tire size
Uneven tire wear
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
SUSPENSION
Non-uniformity
Spring fatigue
Out-of-round
STEERING
Imbalance
BRAKES
TIRES
AXLE
Possible Cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Noise