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Installation [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (inner side) to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt.
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      Bolt
      Paint Mark

      HINT: 

      Ensure that the paint mark is facing the rear of the vehicle.

  2. CONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  4. FULLY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, fully install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (inner side) with the bolt.
      • SST: 09961-00950 
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      *a SST Fulcrum Length
      *b Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Specified Tightening Torque 

      Torque: 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

      HINT: 

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length for the torque wrench (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - ] ).
      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.91 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 380 mm (1.25 ft.)):

        72 N*m (731 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf)

    2. Fully install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (outer side) with the bolt.
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      Torque: 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  5. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor) 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - ] )

    HINT: 

    It is necessary to install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly when installing the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

  6. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 )

  7. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  8. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    (Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ] )