RM38N0EC _53 Suspension _111811 REAR SUSPENSION _0501209 REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER(for 2WD) A

REAR SUSPENSION REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER(for 2WD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear suspension member sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
1: Also necessary after performing a tire rotation. 2: It is not necessary to perform this procedure if the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters are installed to the same location. *3: The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	for HV Model Perform "Calibration"	· DTCs are stored · ABS warning light illuminates · Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates · Slip indicator light illuminates · Electronically controlled brake system does not operate correctly	(202203,999999,_54,_111814,_0500722,RM1000000022HHI,)
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	for Gasoline Model Perform "Calibration"	· DTCs are stored · ABS warning light illuminates · Slip indicator light illuminates · Electronically controlled brake system does not operate correctly	(202203,999999,_54,_111814,_0500728,RM1000000022HI0,)
Tires	· Initialization12 · Tire Position Identification12	Tire Pressure Warning System	Refer to Procedures Necessary When Replacing Parts (for Tire Pressure Warning System) (202409,999999,_V1,_111780,_0504977,RM100000002OMBP,)
Suspension parts*3	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic View Monitor System	(202409,999999,_56,_111825,_0500432,RM100000002O1F6,)
Suspension parts*3	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking Assist Monitor System	(202409,999999,_56,_111825,_0524148,RM100000002OUWG,)
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired	Perform Inspection After Repair	· Poor idle, etc. · Engine start function, etc.	for M20C-FKS, M20D-FKS: (202303,999999,_51,_111785,_0504416,RM1000000029BFF,) for A25D-FXS, A25F-FXS: (202303,999999,_51,_111794,_0505179,RM1000000029YT1,)

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:: To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

Hide Display 1.REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Click hereGeneral>MAINTENANCE>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL202111,999999,_V1,_112220,_0502516,RM100000001ZAD2,

Hide Display 17430 2.REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

for M20C-FKS, M20D-FKS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>M20C-FKS, M20D-FKS (INTAKE / EXHAUST)>EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL202303,999999,_51,_111792,_0503719,RM1000000029Z2M,

for A25D-FXS, A25F-FXS: Click hereEngine / Hybrid System>A25D-FXS, A25F-FXS (INTAKE / EXHAUST)>EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL202303,999999,_51,_111802,_0503724,RM1000000029Z2Z,

Hide Display 58327B 3.REMOVE MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR

Click hereSuspension>REAR SUSPENSION>REAR STABILIZER BAR>REMOVAL202111,999999,_53,_111811,_0501208,RM100000001Z5AD_01_0030,

Hide Display 47319F 4.SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH

Click hereDrivetrain>AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL>REAR AXLE CARRIER (for 2WD)>REMOVAL202409,999999,_52,_111808,_0501218,RM100000002OMP0_10_0017,

Hide Display 47318F 5.SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 48840A 6.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

Click hereSuspension>REAR SUSPENSION>REAR STABILIZER BAR>REMOVAL202111,999999,_53,_111811,_0501208,RM100000001Z5AD_01_0015,

Hide Display 48830D 7.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 48812 8.REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

Click hereSuspension>REAR SUSPENSION>REAR STABILIZER BAR>REMOVAL202111,999999,_53,_111811,_0501208,RM100000001Z5AD_01_0004,

Hide Display 48231B 9.REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

Click hereSuspension>REAR SUSPENSION>REAR COIL SPRING>REMOVAL202409,999999,_53,_111811,_0501204,RM100000002OMP7_03_0014,

Hide Display 48231A 10.REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 48258C 11.REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

Click hereSuspension>REAR SUSPENSION>REAR COIL SPRING>REMOVAL202409,999999,_53,_111811,_0501204,RM100000002OMP7_03_0016,

Hide Display 48258B 12.REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 48740F 13.REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Click hereSuspension>REAR SUSPENSION>REAR LOWER ARM>REMOVAL202409,999999,_53,_111811,_0501206,RM100000002OMPC_01_0034,

Hide Display 48730F 14.REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 48720A 15.REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Click hereSuspension>REAR SUSPENSION>REAR LOWER ARM>REMOVAL202409,999999,_53,_111811,_0501206,RM100000002OMPC_01_0025,

Hide Display 48710A 16.REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 48790 17.SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the bolt and nut and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

NOTICE:: Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

Hide Display 48770A 18.SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 51206A 19.REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

2.917,3.875 2.917,3.625 2.917,3.625 3,3.625 false 0.938,4.208 1.125,4.208 1.125,4.208 1.125,4 false 1.115,4.208 1.583,4.208 1.583,4.208 1.583,4.042 false 2.146,4.281 2.563,4.281 2.563,4.281 2.563,4.021 true 2.281,4.281 2.281,3.979 true 3.021,3.542 3.271,3.792 0.25,0.25 10 false *a 0.771,4.125 1.104,4.375 0.333,0.25 10 false *b 2,4.198 2.333,4.448 0.333,0.25 10 false *b

*a	Engine Lifter
*b	Attachment
	Attachment Placement Location

Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:: ·

The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

·

If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

NOTICE:: Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower brace LH and rear suspension member lower brace RH.

Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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

Remove the 4 differential support member cushions from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

Hide Display 48790 20.REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

Click hereSuspension>REAR SUSPENSION>REAR UPPER ARM>REMOVAL202409,999999,_53,_111811,_0501205,RM100000002OMPB_01_0009,

Hide Display 48770A 21.REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 52272A 22.REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH

2.25,1.667 2.583,1.667 false 1.25,0.333 1.583,0.333 false 2.625,1.604 3.042,1.854 0.417,0.25 10 false *a 1.083,0.271 1.5,0.521 0.417,0.25 10 false *a

*a	Bend Portion

Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.

NOTICE:: Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

Apply lubricant to the contact surfaces of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

0.917,1.833 1.333,1.833 true 1.917,0.604 2.25,0.271 2.25,0.271 2.417,0.271 true 2.458,0.208 2.958,0.458 0.5,0.25 10 false SST 0.604,1.771 1.021,2.021 0.417,0.25 10 true SST

Install SST as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09830-10010 (09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050)
09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09958-04011)

NOTICE:: Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

2.333,1.854 2.583,1.854 false 2.083,0.802 2.333,1.219 2.333,1.219 2.583,1.219 true 0.635,1.979 0.854,2.167 0.219,0.188 10 false *a 2.625,1.792 3.125,2.042 0.5,0.25 10 false SST 2.625,1.156 3.125,1.406 0.5,0.25 10 true SST

*a	Hold
	Turn

Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

SST: 09830-10010 (09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050)
09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09958-04011)

NOTICE:: ·

Set the claws of SST into the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.

·

Tighten SST slowly and evenly.

·

Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.

·

The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

Hide Display 52271E 23.REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 52276A 24.REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH

0.833,1.875 0.833,1.635 0.833,1.635 1.135,1.635 true 0.667,1.875 1.583,1.875 true 0.833,1.75 1.583,1.75 true 2.333,2.448 2.917,2.448 true 0.344,1.813 0.927,2.063 0.583,0.25 10 false SST 2.958,2.375 3.375,2.625 0.417,0.25 10 true SST

Install SST as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09950-00020
09950-00030
09950-60011  (09951-00330)

NOTICE:: Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

1.938,1.833 2.354,1.833 false 0.573,1.833 0.833,1.833 0.833,1.833 1.417,1.333 true 1.958,1.365 2.542,1.365 true 0.729,1.823 1.417,1.271 true 0.333,1.25 0.583,1.5 0.25,0.25 10 false *a 2.396,1.771 2.896,2.021 0.5,0.25 10 false SST 0.302,1.76 0.802,2.01 0.5,0.25 10 false SST 2.583,1.302 3.083,1.552 0.5,0.25 10 false SST

*a	Hold
	Turn

Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

SST: 09950-00020
09950-00030
09950-60011  (09951-00330)

NOTICE:: ·

Tighten SST slowly and evenly.

·

Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH may fly out.

·

The rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH cannot be reused.

Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

Hide Display 52275B 25.REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH

HINT:: Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Hide Display 26.REMOVE HOLE PLUG

1.552,0.031 2.052,0.365 0.5,0.333 10 false A 0.365,0.188 0.865,0.521 0.5,0.333 10 false A 1.927,0.677 2.427,1.01 0.5,0.333 10 false A 3.01,0.573 3.25,0.823 0.24,0.25 10 false A 1.625,0.354 1.865,0.604 0.24,0.25 10 false B 0.833,0.063 1.073,0.313 0.24,0.25 10 false B

Remove the 6 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

HINT:: There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.