Installation [10/2018 - 07/2022]: Procedure
- INSTALL HOLE PLUG
- Install the 7 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER HOLE COVER
- Install the 4 rear suspension member hole covers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 1
- INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
*a Engine Lifter *b Attachment Attachment and Wooden Block 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 and wooden blocks to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
- Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly until the installation has been completed.
- Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and vehicle.
- Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 143 N.m 1458 kgf/cm 105 ft.lbf
- Engage the clamp to install the height control sensor wire harness.
- Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- Temporarily install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and nut.NOTE:
- Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
- Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
- Temporarily install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and nut.
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 1
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 2
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
See step 2
- INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH
See step 3
- INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
See step 3
- INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH
- Install the rear flexible hose LH to the flexible hose bracket with the bolt.
Torque: 29 N.m 296 kgf/cm 21 ft.lbf
- Install the rear flexible hose LH to the flexible hose bracket with the bolt.
- INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- STABILIZE SUSPENSION
See step 4
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
See step 5
- INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See 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
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- Install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt.
Torque: 73 N.m 744 kgf/cm 54 ft.lbf
NOTE:Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
- Install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt.
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
- INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
- for M20A-FKS:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- for M20A-FXS:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- for M20A-FKS:
- INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2018 - ]
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the nut.
See step 13
- Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the nut.
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
- for M20A-FKS:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- for M20A-FXS:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- for M20A-FKS:
- INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2018 - 07/2022]
- PERFORM CALIBRATION (w/ Parking Support Brake System)
Refer to CALIBRATION [10/2018 - ]
- PERFORM CALIBRATION (w/ Parking Assist Monitor System)
Refer to CALIBRATION [10/2018 - 07/2022]
- INITIALIZATION HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 10/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2020 - ]