
E SUSPENSION
A
SECTION RSU
REAR SUSPENSION
B
C
D
RSU
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 2
. LEAF SPRING ........................................................... 8
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Precautions ............................................................. 2
. Removal and Installation ......................................... 8 .
PREPARATION .......................................................... 3
. REMOVAL ............................................................ 9
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Commercial Service Tools ....................................... 3 . INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ...................... 10 . G
NOISE VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) INSTALLATION .................................................. 10 .
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 4 . STABILIZER BAR .................................................... 11 .
NVH Troubleshooting Chart .................................... 4 . Removal and Installation ....................................... 11 .
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ............................ 5 . REMOVAL .......................................................... 11
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Components ............................................................ 5
. INSTALLATION .................................................. 12 .
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 6 . Inspection .............................................................. 12
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SHOCK ABSORBER ................................................. 7 . SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ..... 13 . I
Removal and Installation ......................................... 7. General Specifications (Rear) ............................... 13 .
REMOVAL ............................................................ 7
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Wheelarch Height (Unladen* ) ............................. 13 .
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 7 . J
INSTALLATION .................................................... 7
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001
Precautions EES001S6
G When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with
tires on ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant, and engine oil are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their
designated positions.
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Commercial Service Tools EES001S7
Tool name Description
Power tool Removing nuts and bolts B
C
PBIC0190E
D
RSU
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
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Symptoms