Installation [02/2017 - 10/2017]: Procedure
- INSTALL HOLE PLUG
- Install the 7 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER HOLE COVER
- Install the 4 rear suspension member hole covers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER
- Install the rear suspension member damper to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf)
- Install the rear suspension member damper to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
- 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)
- w/ Height Control Sensor:
- 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
- CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH
- Connect the rear flexible hose LH to the flexible hose bracket with the bolt.
Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the rear flexible hose LH to the flexible hose bracket with the bolt.
- CONNECT 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.
- INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 7
- INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL 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.
- INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Refer to INSTALLATION [02/2017 - 05/2018]
- INSTALL 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 10
- Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the nut.
- INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [02/2017 - 10/2017]