REAR
SUSPENSION

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GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REAR AXLE HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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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