REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER > INSTALLATION

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1. Temporarily install a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion so that the holes are positioned longitudinally as shown in the illustration.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a	Hole
   	Front of the Vehicle
   	Outside of the Vehicle

2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
   

   SST

   09570-24011  
   09830-10010   (09830-01010, 09830-01020, 09830-01040, 09830-01060)
   

   NOTICE:

   Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use.

3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

   SST

   09570-24011  
   09830-10010   (09830-01010, 09830-01020, 09830-01040, 09830-01060)
   

   NOTICE:

   If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH so that the holes are positioned longitudinally as shown in the illustration.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a	Hole
   	Front of the Vehicle
   	Left Side of the Vehicle

2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
   

   SST

   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60020   (09951-00890, 09952-06010)
   

   NOTICE:

   Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

   SST

   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60020   (09951-00890, 09952-06010)
   

   NOTICE:

   If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

1. Temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH so that the holes are positioned longitudinally as shown in the illustration.
   

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   *a	Hole
   	Front of the Vehicle
   	Right Side of the Vehicle

2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
   

   SST

   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60020   (09951-00890, 09952-06010)
   

   NOTICE:

   Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

   SST

   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60020   (09951-00890, 09952-06010)
   

   NOTICE:

   If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

1. Temporarily install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
      
   2. Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
      

2. Set the rear upper control arm assembly LH in the tightening position as shown in the illustration.
   

   Reference length (A):

   23.0 mm (0.906 in.)
   

3. Fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position.
   

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 66 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Install the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to install the rear suspension member upper stoppers in the correct direction.

1. Install the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to install the rear suspension member rear upper stoppers in the correct direction.

1. Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
      
   2. Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
      
   3. The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      

2. Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the body.
   

   NOTICE:

   When raising the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

3. Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, 2 rear suspension member rear lower stoppers, 2 bolts, 2 nuts (A) and 2 nuts (B).
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Rear Suspension Member Rear Lower Stopper	-	-
   	Nut (A)		Bolt
   	Nut (B)	-	-

   Torque:

   Bolt:

   133 N*m{ 1356 kgf*cm , 98 ft.*lbf }

   Nut (A):

   133 N*m{ 1356 kgf*cm , 98 ft.*lbf }

   Nut (B):

   61 N*m{ 620 kgf*cm , 45 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the rear suspension member rear lower stoppers facing in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.

4. Lower the engine lifter.
   

1. Install the rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a	Identification Mark
   	Front of the Vehicle

   Torque:

   78 N*m{ 795 kgf*cm , 58 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Ensure that the identification mark is on the right side of the vehicle.

1. Install the rear suspension member brace LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   32 N*m{ 326 kgf*cm , 24 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Install the rear upper coil spring insulator to the rear coil spring.
   

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   *a	10 mm or less

   NOTICE:

   Install the rear upper coil spring insulator so that the dimension between the stopper and upper end of the rear coil spring is 10 mm (0.394 in.) or less.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Install the rear lower coil spring insulator to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
      
   2. Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
      

2. Set the rear coil spring LH to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
   

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   *a	Identification Mark
   *b	30° or less
   *c	Lower End of Rear Coil Spring

   NOTICE:

   1. Set the rear coil spring so that the identification marks are positioned as shown in the illustration.
      
   2. Set the rear coil spring so that its lower end is within the range shown in the illustration.
      

3. Using a jack and wooden block, slowly jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Wooden Block
   *2	Jack

   CAUTION:

   Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

   NOTICE:

   1. When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
      
   2. Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
      

4. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH and rear coil spring LH with the bolt and nut.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
      
   2. Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
      

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

NOTICE:

Since the rear stabilizer link assembly LH, rear stabilizer cushions and nut (B) are not reusable, new parts must be installed.

1. Install a new rear stabilizer link assembly LH and 2 new rear stabilizer cushions to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with a new nut (B) as shown in the illustration.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   	Nut (A)
   	Nut (B)

   Torque:

   30 N*m{ 306 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to install the rear stabilizer cushions in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.

2. Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear stabilizer bar with the nut (A).
   

   Torque:

   95 N*m{ 969 kgf*cm , 70 ft.*lbf }

   HINT:

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

3. Adjust the rear stabilizer link assembly LH so that A and B are parallel as shown in the illustration.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.
   

   CAUTION:

   Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

   NOTICE:

   1. When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
      
   2. Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
      

2. Temporarily install the rear axle assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (C) and nut.
   

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   *1	No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
   	Bolt (A)
   	Bolt (B)
   	Bolt (C)

   NOTICE:

   1. Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
      
   2. Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
      

3. Temporarily install the rear axle assembly and No. 2 flexible hose bracket to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
      
   2. Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
      

4. Install the rear axle assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the 2 bolts (A).
   

   Torque:

   200 N*m{ 2039 kgf*cm , 148 ft.*lbf }

5. Fully tighten the bolt (B) and bolt (C).
   

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 66 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

6. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle assembly with a new nut (A).
   

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   	Nut (A)
   	Nut (B)

2. Using the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, No. 2 camber adjust cam and nut (B), temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Insert the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from the rear of the vehicle.
      
   2. Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.
      

3. Fully tighten the nut (A).
   

   Torque:

   100 N*m{ 1020 kgf*cm , 74 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Install the 2 rear discs (Click here).
   

1. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   57 N*m{ 585 kgf*cm , 42 ft.*lbf }

2. Install the rear flexible hose to the No. 2 flexible hose bracket with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   19 N*m{ 192 kgf*cm , 14 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
   *2	Clip

   HINT:

   Be sure to engage the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly clip onto the rear disc brake cylinder assembly as shown in the illustration.

2. Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

3. Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm , 53 in.*lbf }

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

1. Install the parking brake lever protector to the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Engage the 2 guides and install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   8.0 N*m{ 82 kgf*cm , 71 in.*lbf }

2. Connect the connector.
   

3. Engage the clamp.
   

1. Connect the rear speed sensor wire connector to the rear speed sensor.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Using a jack and wooden block as shown in the illustration, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to keep it level so that the suspension is positioned at the vehicle standard height position (position for final tightening of the suspension).
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Wooden Block
   *2	Jack
   	Wooden Block placement location

   CAUTION:

   Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

   NOTICE:

   1. When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
      
   2. Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
      

   HINT:

   1. If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly cannot be positioned within the specification even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up, apply additional load such as by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.
      
   2. This procedure duplicates standard vehicle height conditions.
      
   3. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
      

1. Fully tighten the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 66 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolts.
      
   2. Make sure that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly remains level when fully tightening the bolt.
      

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. for LH Side:
   
   

   1. Install the rear floor side member cover LH with the 2 bolts, nut and 2 clips.
      

2. for RH Side:
   
   

   1. Install the rear floor side member cover RH with the bolt, nut and 2 clips.
      

1. Insert the 2 claws of the rear suspension arm cover into the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   

2. Install the rear suspension arm cover with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   12 N*m{ 122 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the 2 claws of the rear suspension arm cover are inserted.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *a	Matchmarks

2. Fully tighten the nut to install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.
   

   Torque:

   100 N*m{ 1020 kgf*cm , 74 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.
      
   2. Make sure that the vehicle is unloaded when fully tightening the nut.
      

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the 8 claws and clip to install the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
   

1. Engage the 4 guides, clip and 3 claws to install the instrument side panel LH.
   

1. Align the alignment mark (orange) on the weatherstrip with the protruding portion on the body indicated by the arrow in the illustration, and install the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
   

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   *a	Alignment Mark (Orange)

   NOTICE:

   After installation, check that the corners fit correctly.

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the clamp.
   

3. Engage the clip.
   

4. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the 2 screws <E>.
   

1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
   

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the clamp.
   

3. Engage the 2 clips.
   

4. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the screw <E>.
   

1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal (Click here).
   

2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
   

3. Clear the DTCs (Click here).