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SHOCK ABSORBER
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
SHOCK ABSORBERPFP:56210
Removal and InstallationNES000JA
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber lower end bolt with a power tool.
4. Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.
5. Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts with a power
tool, and then remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if there are.
Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000JB
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock
absorber.
1. Remove mounting seal from mounting bracket.
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in a vise.
3. Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and
remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove washer, distance tube, bushing, bound bumper cover
and bound bumper from shock absorber.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound Bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper cover and bushing for cracks and damage. Replace if there are.
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SHOCK ABSORBER
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Shock Absorber
Check the following:
Shock absorber for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.
Piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion. Replace if there are.
ASSEMBLY
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when attaching components to shock absorber.
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RSU-12
SUSPENSION ARM
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
SUSPENSION ARMPFP:55501
Removal and InstallationNES000JC
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove connecting rod mounting bracket from suspension arm with a power tool.
4. Remove mounting nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member.
5. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.
6. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball
joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
7. Remove suspension arm and stopper rubber from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.
Check boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage. If a malfunction is detected,
replace suspension arm.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Swing Torque Inspection
Hook spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring
balance measurement value is within specifications when ball
stud begins moving.
If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Install the mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating
torque is within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST)
If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.Standard value
Swing torque:
0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measured value of spring balance:
8.1 - 54.8 N (0.83 - 5.5 kg, 1.82 - 12.32 lb)
SEIA0523E
Standard value
Rotating torque:
0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
SDIA1150E
Standard value
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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SUSPENSION ARM
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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen condition with tires on level ground. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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RSU-14
RADIUS ROD
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
RADIUS RODPFP:55110
Removal and InstallationNES000JD
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with a power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to
BR-28, "
REAR DISC BRAKE" .
CAUTION:
Do not depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put matching marks on both disc rotor and the wheel hub and
bearing assembly. then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-16, "
REAR
LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
5. Remove mounting bolt in lower side of shock absorber with a
power tool.
6. Remove mounting bolt and nut in axle side of front lower link
with a power tool.
7. Remove mounting bolt and nut in axle side of radius rod with a
power tool.
8. Remove mounting bolt in rear suspension member side of
radius rod with a power tool, then remove radius rod from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check radius rod and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Assemble disc rotor and wheel hub and bering assembly by
aligning each matching mark as shown in the figure when install-
ing disc rotor.
Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle
installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to
RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking
the wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering
Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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SDIA2638E
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FRONT LOWER LINK
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FRONT LOWER LINKPFP:55110
Removal and InstallationNES000JE
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove mounting nut and bolt between front lower link and rear suspension member with a power tool.
4. Remove mounting nut and bolt between front lower link and axle with a power tool.
5. Remove front lower link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing)
under unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to Refer to
BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRINGPFP:551B0
Removal and InstallationNES000JF
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Loosen mounting bolt and nut of rear lower link inside of suspension member, and then remove mounting
bolt and nut inside of axle with a power tool.
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber sheet from rear lower link.
5. Remove mounting bolt and nut inside of suspension member to remove rear lower link with a power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace rear lower link
and coil spring if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Make sure that upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the projecting parts (3) on upper seat inside
is securely fitted on the bracket tabs(3).
Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and
attach.
CAUTION:
Make sure spring is not up side down. The top and bottom
are indicated by paint color.
Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle
installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to
RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking
the wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering
Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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STABILIZER BAR
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STABILIZER BARPFP:56230
Removal and InstallationNES000JG
REMOVAL
1. Remove mounting bracket of center muffler and remove mounting rubber of main muffler. Refer to EX-3,
"EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove lower side mounting nut on stabilizer connecting rod and remove stabilizer connecting rod from
stabilizer bar with power tool.
3. Remove mounting nut on stabilizer clamp and remove stabilizer from vehicle with power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer bushings, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer connecting rod and stabilizer connecting
rod mounting bracket for any deformation, crack or damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to RSU-7, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)NES000JH
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Ball JointNES000JI
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)NES000JJ
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.Axle2WD AWD
Tire size 245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum –1° 10′ (–1.17°)–1° 20′ (–1.33°)–0° 40′ (–0.67°)
Nominal –0° 40′ (–0.67°)–0° 50′ (–0.83°)–0° 10′ (–0.17°)
Maximum –0° 10′ (–0.17°)–0° 20′ (–0.33°)0° 20′ (0.33°)
Total toe-inDistanceMinimum In 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Nominal In 2.8 mm (0.110 in)
Maximum In 5.5 mm (0.217 in)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 0′ (0°)
Nominal In 7′ (0.12°)
Maximum In 14′ (0.23°)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Swing torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position) 8.1 - 54.8 N (0.83 - 5.5 kg, 1.82 - 12.32 lb)
Rotating torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Applied model2WD AWD
245/45R18 245/40R19 245/45R18
Front (Hf)USA 717 mm (28.23 in)
721 mm (28.39 in)731 mm (28.78 in)
CANADA 718 mm (28.27 in) 732 mm (28.82 in)
Rear (Hr)USA 710 mm (27.95 in)
711 mm (27.99 in)725 mm (28.54 in)
CANADA 711 mm (27.99 in) 726 mm (28.58 in)
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SB-30
SEAT BELTS
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2. Remove the shoulder anchor.
Remove the center pillar lower and upper garnishes, refer to EI-37, "BODY SIDE TRIM" .
Remove the fixing anchor nut of the shoulder anchor.
3. Remove the seat bert assembly.
Disconnect the seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
CAUTION:
For installing/removing seat belt pre-tensioner connec-
tor, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch,
lift lock and remove connector.
Install connector with lock raised, and push lock into
connector.
Disconnect the pre-crush seat belt connector (for only the vehicle with pre-clash seat belt).
Remove the fixing screw and anchor bolt of the pre-tensioner seat belt retractor.
INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten by specified torque.
REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE
Remove the seat belt buckle.
Remove the front seat from vehicle, refer to SE-168, "Removal
and Installation" (For ease of tool operation in narrow space).
Disconnect the seat belt buckle harness connector.
Remove the fixing anchor bolt of the seat belt buckle.
INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten by specified torque.
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Tightening torque : 49.0 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
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Tightening torque : 49.0 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)