REAR COIL SPRING > INSTALLATION

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HINT:

1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedure listed below is for 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.

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

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

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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.
      

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

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   *1	Wooden Block
   *2	Jack
   	Bolt (A)
   	Bolt (B)

   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.
      

3. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly and rear coil spring with the bolt (A) 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.
      

4. Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.
   

   Torque:

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

   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.
      

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.
   

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   	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.
   

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 }

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. 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).
   

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   *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.
      

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.

Torque:

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