REAR
SUSPENSION
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GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR AXLE HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Suspension system
Trailing arm with coil spring
Coil spring
Wire dia. x O.D. x free height
Identification color
Shock absorber
Type
Max. length
Min. length
Stroke
Identification color
mm (in.)
10.7 x 117.7 x 306.3
(0.42 x 4.63 x 12)
Green
Hydraulic, cylindrical, double acting type
411 mm (16.18 in.)
266 mm (10.47 in.)
145 mm (5.71 in.)
Red
SERVICE STANDARD
Toe
Camber
NOTE
The rear wheel alignment is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. If toe or camber is not within the
specification, replace the damaged parts.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Nm
kg.cm
Ib.ft
Rear suspension arm assembly fixture mounting nuts
Both ends of suspension arm nuts
Rear shock absorber mounting nuts (both)
Rear spindle to backing plate bolts
Hub nut
8 8 - 1 0 8
9 0 0 - 1 1 0 0
6 5 - 8 0
8 8 - 1 0 8
9 0 0 - 1 1 0 0
6 5 - 7 9
6 4 - 7 8
6 5 0 - 8 0 0
4 7 - 5 8
4 9 - 5 9
5 0 0 - 6 0 0
3 6 - 4 3
1 4 7 - 1 9 6
1 5 0 0 - 2 0 0 0
1 0 8 - 1 4 5
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GENERAL
LUBRICANTS
Inside of suspension arm (L.H.) and outer
periphery of suspension arm (R.H.)
Bushing A and B
Inside of dust cover and lip
Wheel bearings, oil seal lip and inside
Inside hub cap
Recommended lubricants
Multipurpose grease
SAE J310, NLGI No.3
Multipurpose grease
SAE J310, NLGI No.3
Multipurpose grease
SAE J310, NLGI No.3
Multipurpose grease
SAE J310, NLGI No.2
Multipurpose grease
SAE J310, NLGI No.2
Quantity
As required
As required
As required
As required
5 0 - 6 0 g m
(1.8-2.1 oz)
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GENERAL
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool
(Number and name)
0 9 4 3 2 - 2 1 7 0 0
Bearing outer race installer
0 9 5 0 0 - 2 1 0 0 0
Bar
Illustration
Use
Installation of rear hub outside bearing
outer race. (use with 09500-21000)
Removal & installation of oil seal and
bearing.
0 9 5 1 7 - 2 1 4 0 0
Drift
0 9 5 5 5 - 2 1 0 0 0
Bar
Removal of rear wheel bearing outer
Installation of rear suspension arm
bushing. (use with 09555-21100)
0 9 5 5 5 - 2 1 1 0 0
Bushing installer
Installation of rear suspension arm
bushing A and B. (use with 09555-
21000)
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GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Abnormal sound
Poor ride control
Abnormal tire wear
Probable cause
Suspension securing bolt(s) loose
Loose wheel nuts
Faulty shock absorber
Worn bushings
Damaged or worn wheel bearings
Components bent or distorted
Broken coil spring
Wheel or tire unbalanced
Improper tire inflation
Defective tire
Improper tire inflation
Defective tire
Loose wheel nuts
Suspension securing bolt(s) loose
Damaged or broken components
Worn bushings
Faulty shock absorber
Sagging or broken coil spring
Improper rear wheel alignment
Improper rear wheel alignment
Bent or damaged parts
Improper inflation
Wheel or tire imbalance
Loose wheel bearings
Faulty shock absorber
Remedy
Tighten to specified torque
Replace damaged parts
Balance
Inflate to specification
Replace
Inflate to specification
Replace
Tighten to specification
Replace
Replace parts
Replace parts
Replace parts
Inflation specification
Balance
Adjust or replace
Inspect and repair
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GENERAL
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The rear suspension assembly must be free of worn, loose or
damaged parts prior to measurement of rear wheel alignment.
Standard value
Toe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTE
The rear wheel alignment is set at the factory and cannot be
adjusted. If toe or camber is not within the standard value,
replace the bent or damaged parts.
WHEEL BEARING END PLAY INSPECTION
1. Release the parking brake lever.
2. Set the dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Measure the end play while moving the hub or drum in and
out.
Service limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11 mm (0.0043 in.)
3. If the end play exceeds the limit, retighten the self-locking
nut and recheck the play.
4.
If the end play is still beyond the limit, replace the bearing.
WHEEL BEARING STARTING TORQUE
INSPECTION
1. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Measure the hub and drum starting force.
Service limit
1.25 Nm (12.5 kg.cm, 10.8 Ib.in)
21.8 N (2.18 kg, 4.81 Ibs.)
4.
If the hub and drum starting force exceeds the limit, remove
the hub cap, loosen the wheel bearing nut and retighten it,
and recheck the hub and drum starting force.
5.
If the hub starting force is still beyond the limit, replace the
bearings.
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REAR SUSPENSION
R E A R S U S P E N S I O N
REMOVAL
1. Support the side frame on a jack stand.
2. Remove the rear brake assembly.
3. Remove the muffler.
4. Jack up the suspension arm and keep it slightly raised.
5. Remove the shock absorber.
CAUTION
When removing parts such as fuel tank, rear suspension,
etc. use a hydraulic floor jack at the front of vehicle (Refer
to GENERAL GROUP), to prevent the vehicle from tilting.
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REAR SUSPENSION
6. Lower the jack. Remove the coil spring and temporarily
install the shock absorber to the suspension arm.
7. Disconnect the brake hose at the suspension arm and
remove the rear suspension arm from the body as an
assembly.
INSPECTION
1. Check the suspension arm for distortion or damage.
2. Check the suspension shaft for distortion or damage.
3. Check the dust cover for damage.
4. Check the shock absorbers for malfunction, oil leakage or
noise.
5. Check the coil springs for deterioration, cracks or damage.
6. Check the spring seats and bump stoppers for damage.
7. Check the stabilizer bar for damage.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Before the fixtures are removed, make alignment marks on
the fixtures and suspension arms for reference during
reassembly.
2. Loosen the nuts at both ends of the suspension arm to
remove the fixtures and rubber bushings.
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REAR SUSPENSION
3.
Before the rear suspension on cars with a rear stabilizer bar
is disassembled, put aligning marks on each end of the
stabilizer bar in alignment with the punch mark on the
stabilizer bar bracket.
Then, while the rear suspension is separated into the right
and left arms, remove the stabilizer from the bracket.
4. Remove the dust cover clamp.
5. Separate the suspension arm into the right and left arms.
Leave the dust cover attached to the right suspension arm
to protect the lip from damage.
6. Remove the rubber stopper from the right arm.
7. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove bushing A.
REAR SUSPENSION
8. Using a hammer and drift, drive bushing B out of the left
suspension arm.
REASSEMBLY
1. Apply the specified grease to the inside of the left
suspension.
2. Using special tools (09555-21100, 09555-21000), drive
bushings B and A, in that order, into the suspension arm.
CAUTION
1) Apply grease to all outside surfaces of bushings B and
A.
2) Drive bushing B in until the notch on the special tool
(09555-21000) reaches the end of the suspension
arm.
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REAR SUSPENSION
3. When replacing the dust cover, insert a new one up to the
center position (stopper) of the right suspension arm.
4.
After applying grease to the surface of the right suspension
arm, install the rubber stopper.
5. Slowly push the right and left suspension arms together.
Wipe away the surplus grease. Align the marks on the
stabilizer bar and the stabilizer bar bracket.
6. Install the rubber bushings, fixtures and washers.
7. After aligning the fixtures with the suspension arms
according to the alignment marks, loosely tighten the nuts.
CAUTION
1) Install the washers and fixtures in the correct direction
and position as shown.
2) Tighten the nut to specification with the vehicle
lowered to the floor.
8.
Pack grease in the dust cover and lips, and secure the dust
cover with the clamp.
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REAR SUSPENSION
INSTALLATION
1. Tighten the fixture attaching bolts to the specified torque.
2. Install the coil springs.
3. Loosely install the shock absorbers.
CAUTION
Tighten the nut to specification with the vehicle lowered
to the floor.
4. Install the rear brake assembly.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6.
Lower the vehicle and tighten the suspension arm end nuts
and shock absorber bolts to the specified torque.
7. Bleed the brake system.
8. Adjust the rear brake shoe clearance.
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REAR AXLE HUB
R E A R A X L E H U B
COMPONENTS
TORQUE : Nm (kg.cm, Ib.ft)
REMOVAL
1.
Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake drum.
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the oil seal from the
drum.
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REAR AXLE HUB
2. After removing grease from inside the hub, remove the
bearing outer races, using a hammer and drift.
INSPECTION
1. Check for a damaged or worn bearing.
2. Check for a worn or damaged brake drum inside surface.
ASSEMBLY
1. After applying the specified grease to the bearing surface,
drive the bearing outer races into position.
2. Install the inside bearing inner race.
3. Install the grease seal and apply grease to the seal lips.
NOTE
Be sure to use a new grease seal.
4. Install the outside bearing inner race.
09517-21400
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REAR AXLE HUB
INSTALLATION
1. Install and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified
torque. Check the wheel bearing for end play and
rotary-sliding resistance. (Refer to Page 55-6)
2 . After filling the hub cap with multipurpose grease, install the
hub cap.
NOTE
When replacing, a new self-locking nut and hub cap must
be used.
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