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GENERAL INFORMATION 23-3 Rear Coil Spring 23-34

Description 23-3 Removal 23-34
Specifications 23-6 Inspection 23-36
Tools 23-9 Installation 23-36
Rear Suspension Upper Swing 
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING 23-10 Arm Assembly 23-37
Problem Symptoms Table 23-10 Removal 23-37
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE 23-12 Installation 23-37
Front Shock Absorber Assembly 23-12 Rear Suspension Lower Swing 
Arm Assembly 23-38
On-vehicle Inspection 23-13
Removal 23-38
Removal 23-13
Disassembly 23-15 Installation 23-39
Rear Trailing Arm Assembly 23-40
Inspection 23-18
Removal 23-40
Assembly 23-18
Installation 23-18 Installation 23-42
Rear Stabilizer Bar Assembly 23-43
Disposal 23-19
Removal 23-43
Front Control Arm Assembly 23-20
Inspection 23-44
Removal 23-20
Installation 23-44
Installation 23-21
Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly 23-45
Front Control Arm Ball Pin Assembly 23-22
Removal 23-45
Removal 23-22
Inspection 23-45
Inspection 23-23
Installation 23-46
Installation 23-23
Front Stabilizer Bar Assembly 23-24 WHEEL ALIGNMENT 23-47
Removal 23-24 Description 23-47
Inspection 23-26 Specifications 23-47
Installation 23-26 Problem Symptoms Table 23-48
Front Stabilizer Link Assembly 23-27 Inspection before Wheel Alignment 23-48
Removal 23-27 Front Wheel Toe-in 23-49
Inspection 23-27 Inspection 23-49
Installation 23-28 Adjustment 23-50
Rear Shock Absorber Assembly 23-29 Front Wheel Camber, Kingpin 
Removal 23-30 Caster & Kingpin Inclination 23-51
Inspection 23-32 Rear Wheel Camber 23-52
Installation 23-32 Adjustment 23-52
Disposal 23-33 Rear Wheel Toe-in 23-53
Adjustment 23-53

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GENERAL INFORMATION
SUSPENSION

Description
Front Suspension

×2

×2
1
2
3

4
×2
15
16
5
×2

14 6

×2

×2

×2 ×2 9
8 7
11
13

12 ×2

10
×2
×2

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1 - Front Right Link Assembly 2 - Front Stabilizer Bar

3 - Front Stabilizer Clamp 4 - Front Stabilizer Bar Rubber Support
5 - Front Shock Absorber Assembly 6 - Front Left Link Assembly
7 - Front Steering Knuckle 8 - Front Control Arm Ball Pin Assembly Lock Pin
9 - Front Control Arm Ball Pin Assembly Lock Nut 10 - Front Left Control Arm Ball Pin Assembly
11 - Front Left Control Arm Assembly 12 - Bush Rubber
13 - Side Rail Welding Assembly 14 - Front Sub Frame Welding Assembly
15 - Front Right Control Arm Assembly 16 - Front Right Control Arm Ball Pin Assembly

This model uses Macpherson independent suspension for front suspension, whose height is non-adjustable.
It is equipped with cylindrical coil spring, double action telescopic shock absorber and lateral stabilizer. Front
suspension has driving and steering functions. The upper end of suspension is connected to body, and the
lower end is connected to front steering knuckle. Sub frame is connected to body with bolts, thus improving
driving stability and safety.

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Rear Suspension

20
2

9
6
×2

3
×2
×2
10 7
8

×2

11
4

15

5
16
12 13
19
17
14
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1 - Rear Suspension Upper Right Swing Arm 2 - Rear Sub Frame Assembly
Assembly
3 - Rear Suspension Upper Left Swing Arm 4 - Rear Left Stabilizer Link Assembly
Assembly
5 - Rear Suspension Lower Left Swing Arm 6 - Rear Stabilizer Bar
Assembly
7 - Rear Stabilizer Bar Rubber Support 8 - Rear Stabilizer Clamp
9 - Rear Right Stabilizer Link Assembly 10 - Rear Suspension Lower Right Swing Arm 23
Assembly
11 - Rear Right Trailing Arm Assembly 12 - Bush Rubber
13 - Rubber Washer 14 - Rear Left Trailing Arm Assembly
15 - Rear Rubber Cushion Assembly 16 - Rear Buffer Block Assembly
17 - Rear Coil Spring Upper Cushion 18 - Rear Coil Spring
19 - Rear Left Shock Absorber Assembly 20 - Rear Right Shock Absorber Assembly

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This model uses trailing arm type independent suspension for rear suspension, whose height is non-adjustable.
It is equipped with cylindrical coil spring, double action telescopic shock absorber and lateral stabilizer. This
suspension features easy-removal and quick-installation, and driving stability and ride comfort have greatly
improved.

Specifications
Torque Specifications

Description Torque (N·m)

Coupling Nut Between Front Stabilizer Link
45 ± 5
Assembly and Front Shock Absorber Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Front Shock Absorber
180 ± 10
Assembly and Front Steering Knuckle Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Front Shock Absorber
180 ± 10
Assembly and Front Steering Knuckle Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Front Shock Absorber
60 ± 6
Assembly and Body
Front Shock Absorber Assembly Locking Nut 82 ± 5
Coupling Nut Between Front Control Arm Assembly
120 ± 12
Ball Pin and Front Steering Knuckle Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Front Part of Front Control
Arm Assembly and Front Sub Frame Welding 180 ± 10
Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Part of Front Control
Arm Assembly and Front Sub Frame Welding 180 ± 10
Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Front Control Arm Ball Pin
150 ± 10
Assembly and Front Control Arm Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Front Control Arm Ball Pin
150 ± 10
Assembly and Front Control Arm Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Front Stabilizer Bar Assembly
45 ± 5
and Front Stabilizer Link Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Side Rail Welding Assembly
70 ± 5
and Rear Mounting Cushion Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Side Rail Welding Assembly
70 ± 5
and Rear Mounting Cushion Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Front Sub Frame Welding
120 ± 10
Assembly and Steering Gear Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Upper Part of Front Sub
180 ± 10
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Description Torque (N·m)

Coupling Bolt Between Rear Part of Front Sub
180 ± 10
Frame Welding Assembly and Body
Coupling Bolt Between Front Stabilizer Bar
25 ± 3
Assembly and Front Sub Frame Welding Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Lower Part of Rear Shock
45 ± 5
Absorber Assembly and Rear Trailing Arm Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Upper Part of Rear Shock
45 ± 5
Absorber Assembly and Body
Coupling Nut Between Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly
45 ± 5
and Rear Suspension Lower Swing Arm Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Shock Absorber
Assembly Fixing Bracket and Rear Trailing Arm 80 ± 8
Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Suspension Lower
Swing Arm Assembly and Rear Trailing Arm 120 ± 10
Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Rear Suspension Lower
Swing Arm Assembly and Rear Trailing Arm 120 ± 10
Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Suspension Upper
Swing Arm Assembly and Rear Trailing Arm 120 ± 10
Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Rear Suspension Upper
Swing Arm Assembly and Rear Trailing Arm 120 ± 10
Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Rubber Cushion
25 ± 5
Assembly and Body
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Suspension Upper
Swing Arm Assembly and Rear Sub Frame 120 ± 10
Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Rear Suspension Upper
Swing Arm Assembly and Rear Sub Frame 120 ± 10
Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Suspension Lower
Swing Arm Assembly and Rear Sub Frame 120 ± 10
Assembly
Coupling Nut Between Rear Suspension Lower
Swing Arm Assembly and Rear Sub Frame 120 ± 10
Assembly
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Description Torque (N·m)

Coupling Bolt Between Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
23 ± 2
Fixing Bracket and Rear Trailing Arm Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Parking Brake Cable Fixing
23 ± 2
Bracket and Rear Trailing Arm Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Brake Line Fixing
23 ± 2
Bracket and Rear Trailing Arm Assembly
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Trailing Arm Assembly
120 ± 10
and Mounting Bracket
Coupling Nut Between Rear Trailing Arm Assembly
120 ± 10
and Mounting Bracket
Coupling Nut Between Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly
45 ± 5
and Rear Stabilizer Bar Assembly
Rear Brake Line Fixing Plug 16 ± 2
Coupling Bolt Between Rear Stabilizer Bar Assembly
25 ± 3
and Body
Steering Tie Rod Locking Nut 55 ± 5
Steering Wheel Locking Nut 35 ± 5

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Tools
Special Tool

Spring Compressor

RCH0000021

General Tools

Transmission Carrier

RCH0000005

Engine Equalizer

RCH0000026

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DIAGNOSIS & TESTING

Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptoms. Check each suspected area in
sequence. Repair or replace the faulty components, or adjust as necessary.

Front Suspension

Symptom Suspected Area See page

Front tire (worn or improperly inflated) 24-7
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-50
Control arm ball pin assembly (loose) 23-22
Vehicle pulls Steering tie rod (loose or worn) 29-21
Front hub bearing (excessively worn) 22-9
Front suspension components (excessively
23-12
worn or deformed)
Vehicle (overloaded) -
Front coil spring (too soft) 23-15
Front shock absorber assembly (worn or
Droop 23-12
damaged)
Front suspension components (excessively
23-12
worn or deformed)
Front tire (worn or improperly inflated) 24-7
Front stabilizer bar assembly (bent or
23-24
Sways/pitches broken)
Front shock absorber assembly (worn or
23-12
damaged)
Front tire (worn or improperly inflated) 24-7
Front wheel (out of balance) 24-7
Front shock absorber assembly (worn or
23-12
damaged)
Wheel shimmy
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-50
Control arm ball pin assembly (loose) 23-22
Front hub bearing (excessively worn) 22-9
Steering gear (misaligned or damaged) 29-23
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Front tire (improperly inflated) 24-7
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-50

Abnormal tire wear Front shock absorber assembly (worn or

23-12
deformed)
Front suspension components (worn or
23-12
deformed)

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Rear Suspension

Symptom Suspected Area See page

Rear tire (worn or improperly inflated) 24-7
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-52
Vehicle pulls Rear hub bearing (excessively worn) 22-19
Rear suspension components (worn or
23-29
deformed)
Vehicle (overloaded) -
Rear coil spring (too soft) 23-34

Droop Rear shock absorber assembly (worn or

23-29
damaged)
Rear suspension components (excessively
23-29
worn or deformed)
Rear tire (worn or improperly inflated) 24-7
Rear stabilizer bar (bent or broken) 23-43
Sways/pitches
Rear shock absorber assembly (worn or
23-29
deformed)
Rear tire (worn or improperly inflated) 24-7
Rear wheel (out of balance) 24-10
Rear shock absorber assembly (worn or
Wheel shimmy 23-29
damaged)
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-52
Rear hub bearing (worn) 22-19
Rear tire (improperly inflated) 24-7
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-52

Abnormal tire wear Rear shock absorber assembly (worn or

23-29
deformed)
Rear suspension components (worn or
23-29
deformed)

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Shock Absorber Assembly

9
3

5 10

11
7

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1 - Front Shock Absorber Upper Cover 2 - Locking Nut
3 - Front Shock Absorber Cushion 4 - Connecting Bracket Assembly
5 - Bearing Washer 6 - Front Spring Upper Tray
7 - Dust Boot 8 - Front Buffer Block
9 - Front Coil Spring 10 - Front Spring Lower Cushion
11 - Front Shock Absorber Assembly Strut

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On-vehicle Inspection
1. Check the front shock absorber assembly.
a. Park vehicle on level ground, and bounce the vehicle up and down, then check if vehicle shakes up and
down when body bounds. If vehicle shakes up and down consecutively, shock absorber assembly may
be damaged and should be replaced.
2. Check the front shock absorber assembly for leakage.
a. As shock absorber assembly operates frequently while driving vehicle, shock absorber fluid
temperature rises and oil gas is formed and adheres to dust boot. This is a normal phenomenon, and it
is not necessary to replace the shock absorber assembly.
b. Shock absorber is designed with a thin layer of oil film on surface of piston rod. While the shock
absorber is being compressed, the oil film will be scraped off by dust plate on shock absorber oil seal
and a small amount of oil will remain on the upper part of oil seal. Due to high oil permeability, oil
deposited on the upper part of oil seal spreads slowly from the upper part of shock absorber to lower
part of shock absorber, thus forming a thin coat of oil film. When any of following conditions occurs:
- Oil film is between dust boot and spring seat;
- Oil traces in circumferential direction are even.
- For above conditions, oil traces are formed through volatilization, so we can judge it as minor leaks.
This is a normal phenomenon, and it is not necessary to replace the shock absorber assembly.
c. If following conditions occur:
- Oil traces in circumferential direction are uneven;
- Oil traces reach lower connecting positions.
- Above conditions indicate that there may be leakage in shock absorber assembly, and it is
necessary to replace the shock absorber assembly.
d. If it is difficult to accurately judge shock absorber assembly for leakage from appearance. Perform road
test after wiping off oil on the surface of malfunctioning shock absorber. Under normal road conditions,
drive vehicle for 5 to 10 minutes and perform inspection. If there are oil traces at the shock absorber
assembly surface, it indicates oil leakage, and it is necessary to replace the shock absorber assembly.

Removal

WARNING

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts and guide parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.
 Operate carefully when removing and installing coil spring, preventing spring from jumping out and
causing personal injury.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
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1. Remove the front left wheel (See page 24-9).
2. Remove the front left shock absorber assembly.

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a. Remove the coupling nut (arrow) between front left

stabilizer link assembly and front left shock absorber
assembly.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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b. Disengage the front left wheel speed sensor wire

harness and front left brake hose assembly (arrow)
from the front left shock absorber assembly.

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c. Remove 2 coupling bolts and nuts (arrow) between

front left shock absorber assembly and front left
steering knuckle assembly.
(Tightening torque: 180 ± 10 N·m)

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d. Remove 3 coupling nuts (arrow) between front left

shock absorber assembly and body.
(Tightening torque: 60 ± 6 N·m)

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Disassembly
HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the front shock absorber cushion.
a. Remove the front cushion (arrow) from front left shock
absorber assembly.

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2. Remove the front shock absorber upper cover.

a. Remove the front shock absorber upper cover (arrow)
from front left shock absorber assembly.

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3. Remove the locking nut from front shock absorber assembly.

a. Install the spring compressor (1), and tighten the end
lever of spring compressor with a wrench (2) to
compress the front coil spring. 1

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WARNING

 When removing front coil spring, compress spring until locking nut can be rotated. DO NOT compress 23
the coil spring more than necessary, avoid damaging the spring and personal injury.

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b. Hold the end of front left shock absorber assembly

lever with an inner hexagon wrench, and then remove
the locking nut (arrow) from front left shock absorber
assembly with a fixing wrench.
(Tightening torque: 82 ± 5 N·m)

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4. Remove the connecting bracket assembly.

a. Remove the connecting bracket assembly (arrow)
from upper part of front left shock absorber assembly.

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5. Remove the bearing washer.

a. Remove the bearing washer (arrow) from upper part
of front left shock absorber assembly.

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6. Remove the front spring upper tray.

a. Remove the front spring upper tray (arrow) from upper
part of front left shock absorber assembly.

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7. Remove the dust boot.

a. Remove the dust boot (arrow) from upper part of front
left shock absorber assembly.

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8. Remove the front coil spring.

a. Remove the front left coil spring (1) with spring
compressor (arrow) from front left shock absorber 1
assembly.

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b. Slowly loosen the spring compressor, and carefully remove the front left coil spring.
9. Remove the front buffer block.
a. Detach and remove the front buffer block (arrow) from
front left shock absorber assembly.

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10.Remove the front spring lower cushion.

a. Detach the front spring lower cushion (arrow) from
positioning hole at the lower end of front left shock
absorber assembly strut and remove it.

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Inspection
1. Check front shock absorber assembly.
Manual inspection:
a. Install the locking nut (1) to the upper end of front
shock absorber assembly strut, and then install the 2
T-wrench (2) or equivalent. 1

b. Compress and extend the front shock absorber

assembly strut several times by hands in the direction
of arrow as shown in the illustration. Check that there
is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during
operation. If there is any abnormality, replace the front
shock absorber assembly with a new one.
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2. Check the other components of front shock absorber assembly.

a. Check front shock absorber upper cover, front shock absorber cushion, bearing washer, dust boot, front
buffer block and front spring lower cushion for cracks, wear or deformation. Replace as necessary.
b. Check connecting bracket assembly and front spring upper tray for damage. Replace as necessary.
c. Check front coil spring for wear, cracks or deformation. Replace as necessary.

Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION

 Make sure to align protrusion of front spring lower cushion and positioning hole at the lower end of front
shock absorber assembly strut during installation.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

 Check wheel alignment after installation is completed. Adjust the wheel alignment to standard range as
necessary.

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Disposal

WARNING

 Shock absorber assembly contains nitrogen and oil, which are under negative pressure. Before handling,
be sure to wear goggles and release pressure inside the shock absorber assembly to avoid personal
injury.

1. Disposal of the front shock absorber assembly.

a. Extend the front shock absorber assembly strut fully, and clamp it in a vise at an angle.
b. Using a drill or equivalent, make a hole slowly at area
A shown in the illustration to discharge the gas in the
front shock absorber assembly.

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CAUTION

 Gas discharged from shock absorber is colorless and harmless. Be careful when drilling, because metal
chips may fly out.

c. Handle the front shock absorber assembly properly after discharging the gas.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 Recycle disposed front shock absorber assembly according to local environmental regulations.

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Front Control Arm Assembly

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts and guide parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the front left wheel (See page 24-9).
2. Remove the front left control arm assembly.
a. Remove the locking pin (arrow) and coupling nut (1)
between front left control arm assembly ball pin and
front left steering knuckle.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 12 N·m)

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CAUTION

 If it is difficult to remove control arm ball pin end from steering knuckle, disengage the ball pin by striking
the end of steering knuckle uniformly and slightly with a hammer or equivalent.

b. Remove the coupling bolt (arrow) between front part

of front left control arm assembly and front sub frame
welding assembly.
(Tightening torque: 180 ± 10 N·m)

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c. Remove the coupling bolt (arrow) between rear part of

front left control arm assembly and front sub frame
welding assembly.
(Tightening torque: 180 ± 10 N·m)

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d. Remove the front left control arm assembly with ball pin.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

 Make sure that ball pin rotates smoothly and is not stuck after installation.
 Check wheel alignment after installation is completed. Adjust the wheel alignment to standard range as
necessary.

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Front Control Arm Ball Pin Assembly

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts and guide parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the front left wheel (See page 24-9).
2. Remove the front left control arm ball pin assembly.
a. Remove the locking pin (arrow) and coupling nut (1)
between front left control arm assembly ball pin and
front left steering knuckle.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 12 N·m)

RT21220140

CAUTION

 If it is difficult to remove control arm ball pin end from steering knuckle, disengage the ball pin by striking
the end of steering knuckle uniformly and slightly with a hammer or equivalent.

b. Remove 2 coupling nuts (arrow) between front left

control arm ball pin assembly and front left control arm
assembly.
(Tightening torque: 150 ± 10 N·m)

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c. Remove the coupling bolt (arrow) between front left

control arm ball pin assembly and front left control arm
assembly.
(Tightening torque: 150 ± 10 N·m)

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d. Remove the front left control arm ball pin assembly.

Inspection
1. Check control arm ball pin assembly.
a. Check control arm assembly ball pin boot for wear, cracks, deformation, damage or grease leakage.
Replace as necessary.
b. Check if control arm assembly ball pin rotates smoothly. Replace as necessary.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

 Make sure that ball pin rotates smoothly and is not stuck after installation.
 Check wheel alignment after installation is completed. Adjust the wheel alignment to standard range as
necessary.

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Front Stabilizer Bar Assembly

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.
 When lowering front sub frame welding assembly, it needs to support engine and transmission assembly
securely with a engine equalizer to avoid damage.

1. Remove the front wheel (See page 24-9).

2. Remove the precatalytic converter assembly (See page 11-10).
3. Remove the front control arm assembly (See page 23-20).
4. Remove the front stabilizer bar assembly.
a. Support the engine and transmission assembly securely with a engine equalizer.
b. Hold the lower end of front link assembly with an inner
hexagon wrench, remove the coupling nut (arrow)
between front stabilizer bar and front link assembly
with a fixing wrench and disengage the front link
assembly.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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c. Remove 2 coupling bolts and nut (arrow) between

side rail welding assembly and rear mounting cushion
assembly.
(Tightening torque: 70 ± 5 N·m)

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d. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between front sub

23 frame welding assembly and steering gear assembly.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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e. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between upper part

of front sub frame welding assembly and body.
(Tightening torque: 180 ± 10 N·m)

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f. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between rear part of

front sub frame welding assembly and body.
(Tightening torque: 180 ± 10 N·m)

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g. Support the front sub frame welding assembly with

front stabilizer bar assembly with a transmission
carrier, and lower it carefully.

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h. Remove the coupling bolts (arrow) between front

stabilizer bar assembly and front sub frame welding
assembly, and separate them.
(Tightening torque: 25 ± 3 N·m)

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i. Detach the left and right fixing clamps (arrow) from

front stabilizer bar assembly.

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j. Detach the left and right rubber supports (arrow) from

front stabilizer bar assembly.

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Inspection
1. Check front stabilizer bar assembly.
a. Check front stabilizer bar assembly fixing clamps for wear, cracks, deformation or damage. Replace as
necessary.
b. Check front stabilizer bar assembly rubber supports for dirt, wear, cracks, deformation or damage.
Replace as necessary.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

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Front Stabilizer Link Assembly

SUSPENSION

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the front left wheel (See page 24-9).
2. Remove the front left stabilizer link assembly.
a. Hold the lower end of front left stabilizer link assembly
with an inner hexagon wrench, and remove the
coupling nut (arrow) between front left stabilizer bar
assembly and front left stabilizer link assembly with a
fixing wrench.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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b. Hold the upper end of front left stabilizer link assembly

with an inner hexagon wrench, and remove the
coupling nut (arrow) between front left stabilizer link
assembly and front left shock absorber assembly with
a fixing wrench.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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c. Remove the front left stabilizer link assembly.

Inspection
1. Check front stabilizer link assembly. 23
a. Check front stabilizer link assembly bushes for wear, cracks, deformation, damage or grease leakage.
Replace as necessary.
b. Check if the end of front stabilizer link assembly rotates smoothly. Replace as necessary.

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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Be sure to tighten coupling nuts to specified torque.

 Make sure that the end of front stabilizer link assembly rotates smoothly and is not stuck after installation.

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Rear Shock Absorber Assembly

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1 - Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Fixing Nut 2 - Rear Shock Absorber Insulator Shim
3 - Rear Shock Absorber Upper Insulator 4 - Rear Shock Absorber Insulator Sleeve 23
5 - Rear Shock Absorber Lower Insulator 6 - Rear Shock Absorber Assembly

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Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the rear left shock absorber assembly.
a. Remove the coupling bolt and washer (arrow)
between lower part of rear left shock absorber
assembly and rear left trailing arm Assembly.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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b. Lift up the rear floor carpet, remove the rear left shock
absorber assembly service hole cover.

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c. Remove the coupling nut (arrow) between upper part

of rear left shock absorber assembly and body.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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d. Remove the rear left shock absorber insulator shim

(arrow).

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e. Remove the rear left shock absorber upper insulator

(arrow).

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f. Remove the rear left shock absorber insulator sleeve

(arrow).

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g. Remove the rear left shock absorber lower insulator

(arrow).

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Inspection
1. Check rear shock absorber assembly.
Manual inspection:
a. Install the nut (1) to the upper end of rear shock absorber assembly strut, and then install the T-wrench
(2) or equivalent.
b. Compress and extend the rear shock absorber
assembly strut several times by hands in the direction
of arrow as shown in the illustration. Check that there 2
1
is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during
operation. If there is any abnormality, replace the rear
shock absorber assembly with a new one.

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2. Check the other components of rear shock absorber assembly.

a. Check rear shock absorber upper insulator and lower insulator for cracks, wear or deformation.
Replace as necessary.
b. Check rear shock absorber insulator shim, rear shock absorber insulator sleeve for damage. Replace
as necessary.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

 Bounce vehicle up and down several times to stabilize rear suspension after installation.

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Disposal
1. Disposal of the rear shock absorber assembly.
a. Extend the rear shock absorber assembly strut fully.
b. Using a drill, make a hole between A and B in the strut
as shown in the illustration to discharge the gas inside
the rear shock absorber assembly.

A B

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CAUTION

 Be careful when drilling, because metal chips may fly about. Always perform operations with proper
safety equipment to avoid personal injury.
 The gas is colorless, odorless and nonpoisonous.

c. After discharging the gas inside the rear shock absorber assembly, handle the rear shock absorber
assembly properly.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 Recycle disposed rear shock absorber assembly according to local environmental regulations.

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Rear Coil Spring

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the rear left wheel (See page 24-9).
2. Remove the rear left coil spring.
a. Support the rear left suspension with a transmission carrier securely.
b. Remove the coupling nut (arrow) between lower part
of rear left stabilizer link assembly and rear
suspension lower left swing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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c. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between rear left

shock absorber assembly fixing bracket and rear left
trailing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 80 ± 8 N·m)

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d. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between

lower part of rear suspension lower left swing arm
23 assembly and rear left trailing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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e. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between

lower part of rear suspension upper left swing arm
assembly and rear left trailing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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f. Lower the transmission carrier slowly to the

appropriate height and take off the rear coil spring
(arrow) and rear spring upper cushion (1) carefully.

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g. Detach the rear buffer block (arrow) from the body.

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h. Remove the fixing bolt (arrow) and detach the rear

rubber cushion assembly (1) from body.
(Tightening torque: 25 ± 5 N·m)

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Inspection
1. Check rear coil spring assembly.
a. Check rear coil spring for wear, cracks and permanent deformation due to excessive use. Replace as
necessary.
b. Check rear coil spring upper cushion, rear cushion and rear rubber cushion assembly for dirt, wear,
cracks, deformation or damage. Replace as necessary.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

 After installation is completed, lower vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the
suspension.

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Rear Suspension Upper Swing Arm Assembly

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the rear left wheel (See page 24-9).
2. Remove the rear suspension upper left swing arm assembly.
a. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between
lower part of rear suspension upper left swing arm
assembly and rear left trailing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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b. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between

upper part of rear suspension upper left swing arm
assembly and rear sub frame assembly.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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c. Remove the rear suspension upper left swing arm assembly.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 23
CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

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Rear Suspension Lower Swing Arm Assembly

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and the rusted nuts for safety.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the rear left wheel (See page 24-9).
2. Remove the rear suspension lower left swing arm assembly.
a. Remove the coupling nut (arrow) between lower part
of rear left stabilizer link assembly and rear
suspension lower left swing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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b. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between rear left

shock absorber assembly fixing bracket and rear left
trailing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 80 ± 8 N·m)

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c. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between

lower part of rear suspension lower left swing arm
assembly and rear left trailing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)
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d. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between

upper part of rear suspension upper left swing arm
assembly and rear sub frame assembly.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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e. Remove the rear suspension lower left swing arm assembly.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

 Check and adjust wheel alignment after installation.

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Rear Trailing Arm Assembly

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the rear left wheel (See page 24-9).
2. Remove the rear left brake caliper assembly (See page 26-41).
3. Remove the rear left brake disc (See page 26-41).
4. Remove the rear left axle hub bearing unit (See page 22-19).
5. Remove the rear left trailing arm assembly.
a. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between rear left
shock absorber assembly fixing bracket and rear left
trailing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 80 ± 8 N·m)

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b. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between

lower part of rear suspension lower left swing arm
assembly and rear left trailing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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c. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between

lower part of rear suspension upper left swing arm
assembly and rear left trailing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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d. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between rear left

wheel speed sensor fixing bracket and rear left trailing
arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 23 ± 2 N·m)

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e. Remove the coupling bolt (arrow) between parking

brake cable fixing bracket and rear left trailing arm
assembly.
(Tightening torque: 23 ± 2 N·m)

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f. Remove the coupling bolt (arrow) between rear left

brake line fixing bracket and rear left trailing arm
assembly.
(Tightening torque: 23 ± 2 N·m)

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g. Remove the coupling bolt and nut (arrow) between

front part of rear left trailing arm assembly and
mounting bracket.
(Tightening torque: 120 ± 10 N·m)

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h. Remove the rear left trailing arm assembly.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

 Check and adjust wheel alignment after installation.

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Rear Stabilizer Bar Assembly

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

1. Remove the rear stabilizer bar assembly.

a. Remove the coupling nut (arrow) between upper part
of rear left stabilizer link assembly and rear stabilizer
bar assembly. Use the same removal procedure for
the right side.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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b. Remove the fixing clamp (arrow) from rear left brake

line and disconnect the brake pipe fixing plug (1). Use
the same removal procedure for the right side.
(Tightening torque: 16 ± 2 N·m)

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CAUTION

 DO NOT bend or damage brake tube.

 DO NOT allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter brake tube from the connecting parts.
 After removing brake line, take seal measures to prevent foreign matter from entering.

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c. Remove 2 coupling bolts (arrow) between left side of

rear stabilizer bar assembly and body. Use the same
removal procedure for the right side.
(Tightening torque: 25 ± 3 N·m)

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d. Remove the rear stabilizer bar fixing clamp (1), rear

stabilizer bar rubber support (2) and rear stabilizer bar
assembly (3).
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Inspection
1. Check rear stabilizer bar assembly.
a. Check rear stabilizer bar assembly fixing clamps for wear, cracks, deformation or damage. Replace as
necessary.
b. Check rear stabilizer bar assembly rubber supports for dirt, wear, cracks, deformation or damage.
Replace as necessary.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Always tighten coupling bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

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Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly

Removal

CAUTION

 Be sure to wear necessary safety equipment to prevent accidents.

 Make sure that safety lock of lifter has been locked when removing and installing chassis parts.
 It is not permitted to weld or modify suspension bearing parts.
 When removing and installing chassis parts, replace self-locking nuts and rusted nuts for safety.

HINT:
 Use the same procedures for the right side and left side.
 Procedures listed below are for the left side.
1. Remove the rear left wheel (See page 24-9).
2. Remove the rear left stabilizer link assembly.
a. Remove the coupling nut (arrow) between lower part
of rear left stabilizer link assembly and rear
suspension lower left swing arm assembly.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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b. Remove the coupling nut (arrow) between upper part

of rear left stabilizer link assembly and rear stabilizer
bar assembly.
(Tightening torque: 45 ± 5 N·m)

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c. Remove the rear left stabilizer link assembly.

Inspection
1. Check rear stabilizer link assembly. 23
a. Check rear stabilizer link assembly bushes for wear, cracks, deformation, damage or grease leakage.
Replace as necessary.
b. Check if the end of rear stabilizer link assembly rotates smoothly. Replace as necessary.

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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION

 Be sure to tighten coupling nuts to specified torque.

 Make sure that the end of rear stabilizer link assembly rotates smoothly and is not stuck after installation.

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Description
CAUTION

 Be sure to perform wheel alignment procedure according to operating instructions of four-wheel

alignment device.
 Periodic maintenance and service for four-wheel alignment device should be performed.

In general, the wheel alignment has following 6 parameters:

1. Check front wheel camber
2. Check front wheel toe-in
3. Check kingpin caster
4. Check kingpin inclination
5. Check rear wheel camber
6. Check rear wheel toe-in
If following components have been removed, installed or replaced, check and perform wheel alignment
procedures:
 Front control arm assembly
 Front control arm ball pin assembly
 Front steering knuckle
 Front shock absorber assembly
 Steering gear and steering tie rod
 Drive shaft
 Front sub frame welding assembly
 Rear suspension lower swing arm assembly
 Rear sub frame assembly
 Rear trailing arm assembly

Specifications
Specifications (parameters standard for four-wheel alignment)

Item Specified Value

Front Wheel Camber -10′ ± 45′

Front Front Wheel Toe-in 5′ ± 5′

Wheel Kingpin Inclination 11°30′ ± 60′
Kingpin Caster 2°50′ ± 60′ 23
Rear Rear Wheel Camber -12′ ± 30′
Wheel Rear Wheel Toe-in 10′ ± 10′
Sideways Sliding ≤ 3 m/km

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Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptoms. Check each suspected area in
sequence. Repair or replace the faulty components, or adjust them as necessary.

Symptom Suspected Area See page

Front wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-50
Vehicle pulls
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-52
Front wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-50
Wheel shimmy
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-52
Tire (worn or improperly inflated) 24-7
Abnormal tire wear Front wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-50
Rear wheel alignment (incorrect) 23-52

Inspection before Wheel Alignment

1. Vehicle is in unloaded state.
2. Use a lifter to support and raise vehicle to proper height.
3. Check hub bearing for excessive clearance, and replace hub bearing as necessary.
4. Check suspension components, steering tie rod and ball pin for wear, deformation or damage. Replace the
malfunctioning part as necessary.
5. Check if shock absorber assembly operates normally.
6. Check if tire pressure is within the specified range and adjust it to specified pressure as necessary.

Standard Inflation Pressure of Cold Tire (kPa)

Item Front Wheel Rear Wheel Spare Tire

Tire (Unloaded) 230 230 250

7. Check the rim and tire.

a. Visually check rim and tire for scratches, wear or damage.
b. Perform wheel dynamic balance procedures (See page 24-10).

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Front Wheel Toe-in

Incorrect front wheel toe-in will cause wheel pull and abnormal tire wear. Check and adjust front wheel toe-in
as necessary.
Adjust the length of steering tie rod to the specified valve if front wheel toe-in is not within the tolerance due to
other reasons.

Specified Value for Front Wheel Toe-in

Item Specified Value

Front Wheel Toe-in 5′ ± 5′

Inspection
1. Perform inspection with four-wheel alignment device (perform inspection procedures referring to operating
instructions for four-wheel alignment device).
2. Manual check:
a. Park vehicle on level ground, check if front tire pressure is within the specified range and adjust it to
specified value as necessary.
b. Place marks on the center position in front of front
wheels, and measure distance A between marks with
a tape measure. B
c. Push vehicle to rotate wheels 180°, and measure
distance B between marks with tape measure when
the marks are turned to the rear of wheels.
d. Calculation method: front wheel toe-in = A - B ≤ 1 mm

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Adjustment
1. Make adjusting preparation for wheel alignment according to the requirement of tester.
2. Loosen the steering tie rod locking nut (1) and elastic
jacket snap ring (2), and turn the tie rod to adjust length
according to the requirement until front wheel toe-in
reaches the specified value.

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3. Tighten the steering tie rod locking nut, reinstall the elastic jacket snap ring. Check if locking nut is
tightened in place and if jacket position is correct.
(Tightening torque: 55 ± 5 N·m)

CAUTION

 If elasticity of elastic jacket snap ring is not enough, replace it.

4. After adjusting front wheel toe-in, check the steering wheel for eccentricity. If necessary, loosen the
steering wheel locking nut and adjust the steering wheel to horizontal position, and then tighten the
steering wheel locking nut to the specified torque.
(Tightening torque: 35 ± 5 N·m)

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Front Wheel Camber, Kingpin Caster & Kingpin Inclination

1. Front wheel camber, kingpin caster and kingpin inclination can only be checked by using four-wheel
alignment device.
2. Front wheel camber, kingpin caster and kingpin inclination are assured by design structure and cannot be
adjusted. If measured value is not within the specified range, check if other components that connect to
steering knuckle are deformed or damaged. Also, check if connected part of steering knuckle is deformed
or damaged. If it is, replace the corresponding components.

Item Specified Value

Front Wheel Camber -10′ ± 45′
Kingpin Caster 2°50′ ± 60′
Kingpin Inclination 11°30′ ± 60′

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Rear Wheel Camber

Incorrect rear wheel camber will cause wheel pull and abnormal tire wear. Check and adjust rear wheel
camber as necessary.
If rear wheel camber is not within the tolerance due to other reasons, adjust the eccentric adjusting sleeve and
eccentric adjusting nut of coupling bolt between rear suspension lower swing arm assembly and rear sub
frame assembly to the specified valve.
If rear wheel camber is not as specified, check if rear suspension and wheels are damaged or deformed.
Replace the damaged or deformed components as necessary.

Item Specified Value

Rear Wheel Camber -12′ ± 30′

Adjustment
1. Make adjusting preparation for wheel alignment according to the requirement of tester.
2. Loosen the coupling bolt (arrow) between rear
suspension lower swing arm assembly and rear sub
frame assembly, be careful that eccentric adjusting
sleeve and eccentric adjusting nut do not detach from
groove.

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3. Rotate the eccentric adjusting sleeve and eccentric adjusting nut to adjust rear wheel camber to the
specified valve.
4. Tighten the coupling bolt between rear suspension lower swing arm assembly and rear sub frame
assembly to specified torque (adjusting method of left and right wheels is the same).
(Tightening torque: 90 ± 10 N·m)

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Rear Wheel Toe-in

Incorrect rear wheel toe-in will cause wheel pull and abnormal tire wear. Check and adjust rear wheel toe-in
as necessary.
If rear wheel toe-in is not within the tolerance due to other reasons, adjust the eccentric adjusting sleeve and
eccentric adjusting nut of coupling bolt between rear trailing arm assembly and fixing bracket assembly to the
specified valve.
If rear wheel toe-in is not as specified, check if rear suspension and wheels are damaged or deformed.
Replace the damaged or deformed components as necessary.

Item Specified Value

Rear Wheel Toe-in 10′ ± 10′

Adjustment
1. Make adjusting preparation for wheel alignment according to the requirement of tester.
2. Loosen the coupling bolts (arrow) between rear trailing
arm assembly and fixing bracket assembly, be careful
that eccentric adjusting sleeve and eccentric adjusting
nut do not detach from groove.

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3. Rotate the eccentric adjusting sleeve and eccentric adjusting nut to adjust rear wheel toe-in to the
specified valve.
4. Tighten the coupling bolt between rear trailing arm assembly and fixing bracket assembly to the specified
torque (adjusting method of left and right wheels is the same).
(Tightening torque: 150 ± 10 N·m)

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