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SST List

* Refer to the table below for the SST numbers used in the replacement procedure. 

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  1. Remove the rear torsion beam axle.

    (Refer to Rear Suspension System - "REAR TORSION BEAM AXLE ")

  2. Measure the outer diameter (A) of the CTBA bushing.
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  3. Refer to the following table and prepare the SST according to the size of the bushing outer diameter.

    Information 

    Type 1:  78.0 mm (3.0708 in.)

    Type 2:  84 mm (3.3070 in.)

    Type Outer Diameter SST
    Type 1 78 mm (3.0708 in.) 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
    Type 2 84 mm (3.3070 in.) 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  4. Install the SST [3] (B) to the SST [1] (A) by tightening the nut. [Type 1 Only]
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  5. Pre-install the SST [1] (B) to the SST [5 or 4] (A) by tightening the bolts [2].

    Type 1:  SST [5]

    Type 2:  SST [4]

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  6. Install the SST [5 or 4 + 1] (A) to the outside of the bushing.

    Type 1:  SST [5, 1]

    Type 2:  SST [4, 1]

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  7. Install SST [8, 19, 18] (A) to SST [5 or 4 + 1] by passing through the bushing inner diameter.

    Type 1:  SST [5, 1]

    Type 2:  SST [4, 1]

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  8. Install the SST [11] (A) to the SST [18].
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  9. Install the SST [15] (A) to the SST [18].
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  10. Install the SST [16] (A) to the SST [18].
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  11. Install the 2 SST [17] (A) to the SST [18].

    Tightening torque:  49.0 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36.2 lb.ft)

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    NOTE: The end of SST [17] (A) and SST [18] should be aligned in straight line.
  12. Install the SST [14] (A).
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  13. Install the SST [20] (A) to the 2 hooks as shown as below.
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    CAUTION: If the SST [20] is not installed properly, injury may occur.
  14. Rotate the bolt (A) counter clockwise using an impact wrench (B) to remove the bushing.
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  15. Remove the SST [20] (A).
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  16. Remove the SST [1, 4 or 5, 8, 18, 19] (A) from the bushing.

    Remove the SST [1, 4 or 5, 8, 18, 19] (A) from the bushing.

    Type 1:  SST [5]

    Type 2:  SST [4]

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  17. Install the SST [6 or 7] (A) to the SST [18, 19].

    Type 1:  SST [7]

    Type 2:  SST [6]

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    NOTE: Install the SST [6 or 7] bolt (A) to the SST [19] hole (B).
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  18. Install the new bushing (A) to the CTBA.
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  19. Install the SST [7, 18] (A) by passing through the bushing inner diameter.
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  20. Install the SST [13] (A) to the SST [18].
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  21. Install the SST [15] (A) to the SST [18].
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  22. Install the SST [16] (A) to the SST [18].
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  23. Install the 2 SST [17] to the SST [18].

    Tightening torque:  49.049.049.049.0 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36.2 lb.ft)

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    The end of SST [17] (A) and SST [18] should be aligned in straight line.

  24. Install the SST [14] (A).
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  25. Install the SST [20] (A) to the 2 hooks as shown as below.
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    CAUTION: If the SST [20] is not installed properly, injury may occur.
  26. Install the new CTBA bushing by rotating the main bolt (A) counter clockwise using the impact wrench (B).
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    NOTE: Install the bushing until there is no gap (A) between the bushing and CTBA.
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