Installation [10/2017 - 09/2019]: Procedure
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)
- Apply diluted liquid soap to the outside of a new rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion.
Diluted Liquid Soap Front of the Vehicle NOTE:Do not use grease or undiluted liquid soap. Doing so may cause the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion to slip out.
HINT:
A 20% liquid soap and water concentration is recommended.
- Temporarily install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion while confirming the installation direction.
- Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion.
- SST: 09316-12010
- SST: 09570-24011
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04020
- 09952-04010
- 09953-04030
- 09954-04020
- 09955-04051
- 09957-04010
- 09958-04011
- SST: 09950-60021
- 09951-00910
NOTE:Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
- Apply diluted liquid soap to the outside of a new rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH
*A for LH Side *B for RH Side Diluted Liquid Soap Front of the Vehicle Apply diluted liquid soap to the outside of a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
NOTE:Do not use grease or undiluted liquid soap. Doing so may cause the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion to slip out.
HINT:
A 20% liquid soap and water concentration is recommended.
- Temporarily install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while confirming the installation direction.
- Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
- SST: 09316-12010
- SST: 09570-24011
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04020
- 09952-04010
- 09953-04030
- 09954-04020
- 09955-04051
- 09957-04010
- 09958-04011
- SST: 09950-60021
- 09951-00910
NOTE:Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER
- Install the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT UPPER STOPPER
- Install the 2 rear suspension member front upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- INSTALL NO. 4 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET
- INSTALL NO. 5 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the No. 4 exhaust pipe support bracket.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering)
- Insert the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from the front of the vehicle. Then temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and toe control link sub-assembly LH with the nut.
- Align the matchmarks on the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
*a Matchmark
- Insert the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from the front of the vehicle. Then temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and toe control link sub-assembly LH with the nut.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
*a Attachment *b Engine Lifter Attachment placement location WARNING:- The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
- If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
NOTE:Use attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
- Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and vehicle body.NOTE:
When raising the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.
- Install the rear lower suspension member stopper LH, rear lower suspension member stopper RH, 2 rear lower suspension member stoppers and rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 8 bolts.
Bolt A
Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf)
Bolt B
Torque: 135 N.m (1377 kgf/cm, 100 ft.lbf)
- Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2017 - ]
- INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
- for 2WD:
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2017 - 10/2023]
- for AWD:
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- for 2WD:
- STABILIZE SUSPENSION
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- FULLY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- FULLY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- FULLY TIGHTEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- FULLY TIGHTEN LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSPECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSPECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSPECT REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSPECT REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSPECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSPECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSPECT LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSPECT LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- CONNECT PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET
- Pass the connector through the hole to the inside of the vehicle and install the grommet of the parking brake actuator harness.
*a Grommet *b Outside of Vehicle *c Inside of Vehicle - Connect the connector.
- Install the parking brake with bracket actuator assembly with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf)
- Pass the connector through the hole to the inside of the vehicle and install the grommet of the parking brake actuator harness.
- INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- INSTALL ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- INSTALL REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- INSTALL NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- INSTALL INNER LOWER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- INSTALL TOOL BOX
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- INSTALL REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- INSTALL ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2017 - 10/2023]
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - 10/2020]
- INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- PARKING LOCK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- INSPECT AND ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ Air Suspension)
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - 10/2020]
- ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2017 - 10/2020]
- PERFORM PARKING BRAKE SHOE BEDDING
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 10/2020]