RM3660EC _53 Suspension _080787 REAR SUSPENSION _0392565 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER(for Double Wishbone Type Suspension) A

REAR SUSPENSION  REAR SHOCK ABSORBER(for Double Wishbone Type Suspension)  INSTALLATION  


CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:
·

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

·

The following procedure is for the LH side.



PROCEDURE

Hide 48760B 1.INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

a.

Secure the rear suspension support assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.



b.

Install the rear suspension support assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly.


c.

Temporarily tighten a new rear support to rear shock absorber nut to the rear shock absorber assembly.


d.
C370195C03
2.406,1.125 2.615,0.531 2.615,0.531 2.844,0.531 false 2.417,1.875 2.729,2.031 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 2.885,0.448 3.271,0.708 0.385,0.26 10 false SST
*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length


Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

SST
09729-97202  

Torque:
Specified tightening torque : 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:

Securely insert the 6 mm hexagon socket wrench into the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when tightening the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.


HINT:
·

Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

Click hereGeneral>INTRODUCTION>REPAIR INSTRUCTION>PRECAUTION

·

When using SST (fulcrum length of 40 mm (1.57 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.09 in.)):

20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)




Hide 48554A 2.INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP

a.

Install the rear shock absorber cap to the rear shock absorber assembly.


Hide 48540 3.TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

a.
C397793C03
0.875,0.635 1.125,0.635 1.125,0.635 1.396,1.01 true 0.625,0.583 0.865,0.781 0.24,0.198 10 true *1
*1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin


Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the nut and plate washer.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.



Hide 4.STABILIZE SUSPENSION

a.
C397795C02
1.469,1.802 2.094,1.802 false 0.594,2.073 0.896,2.073 false 2.167,1.719 2.479,1.875 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 0.396,2.01 0.708,2.167 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 0.115,1.385 0.292,1.583 0.177,0.198 10 true A
*a Wooden Block
*b Jack
V100155

Wooden Block Placement Location


Using a jack and a wooden block, apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

Standard Length (A):

13 mm (0.512 in.)


CAUTION:

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


NOTICE:
·

When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

·

Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.




Hide 48790 5.INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

a.

Install the rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

Torque:
73 N*m (744 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:
·

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.




Hide 48540 6.CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

a.
C397791N02
0.927,0.958 1.083,1.156 0.156,0.198 10 true A 2.396,0.698 2.552,0.896 0.156,0.198 10 true B

Connect the rear shock absorber assembly to the vehicle with the 2 bolts.

Torque:
55 N*m (561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:

Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).



Hide 48540 7.INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

a.
C397796C02
0.333,0.208 0.458,0.208 0.458,0.208 0.635,0.427 true 1.344,0.271 1.198,0.271 1.198,0.271 1.125,0.656 true 0.115,0.125 0.333,0.313 0.219,0.188 10 true *1 2.198,0.552 2.448,0.719 0.25,0.167 10 true *a 1.354,0.188 1.667,0.344 0.313,0.156 10 true *b 2.771,1.771 3.042,2.021 0.271,0.25 10 true *c 0.917,1.823 1.229,1.979 0.313,0.156 10 false *d
*1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin
*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
*b Ball Joint Lock Nut Wrench
*c Turn
*d Hold


Using a ball joint lock nut wrench fully tighten the rear shock absorber assembly with the nut.

Torque:
Specified tightening torque : 125 N*m (1275 kgf*cm, 92 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.


HINT:
·

Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

Click hereGeneral>INTRODUCTION>REPAIR INSTRUCTION>PRECAUTION

·

When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149.75 mm (5.90 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (1.31 ft.)):

91 N*m (928 kgf*cm, 67 ft.*lbf)




Hide 48840A 8.INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ Stabilizer Bar)

Hide 57628E 9.INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for HV Model)

Hide 57627G 10.INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for HV Model)

Hide 57628E 11.INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for Gasoline Model)

Hide 57627G 12.INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for Gasoline Model)

Hide 15.PERFORM INITIALIZATION

for HV Model:
Parking Assist Monitor System (Click here)
Panoramic View Monitor System (Click here)

for Gasoline Model:
Parking Assist Monitor System (Click here)