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Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
2-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
Subframes (02.03)
Specifications
Maintenance
Front Subframe-Renew
Removal
1. Switch battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
4. Remove LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew)
5. Remove road wheel/s.
6. Remove front spring/damper assemblies (see Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
7. Remove nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
8. Using special tool 204-523, release track rod end from vertical link.
9. Disconnect ABS sensor multiplugs then release sensor harness clips (x6) from upper suspension arm and
vertical link.
10. Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multiplug then release sensor harness clips (x2) from upper suspension
arms. 11. Remove Allen bolts (x4) from brake callipers to vertical
link and tie callipers aside.
12. Remove Torx screws (x4) from brake disc to hub and remove brake disc.
13. Remove anti-roll bar links nuts (x2) and washers (x2).
14. Remove ride height sensor link nut and bolt from lower
suspension arm (see Fig. 1).
15. Mark lower arm bolt and cam washer positions (to retain
geometry).
16. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) and cam washers (x2) from lower suspension arms to subframe (See Fig. 2).
17. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) from upper suspension arm to body.
18. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies.
19. Install engine lifting bracket to LH side of engine using special tool 303-749.
20. Remove EGR valve.
21. Install engine lifting bracket to RH side of engine using special tool 303-749.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmIb/ft
Subframe to Front Structure 105-125 77.5-92.5
Subframe to Body 105-125 77.5-92.5
Engine Mounts 47 35
Steering Rack 115 85
Torque tube (rear) 43-57 32-42.5
Spring and Damper top mounting
(rear) 85 63
Rear subframe to Body 175 129.5
Rear subframe reinforcement plates 62 46
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a 'two post' ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
2-1-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
18. With assistance, install suspension assemblies, lower suspension arms, nuts and bolts and cam washers
(x2)(do not torque tighten at this stage).
19. Install upper suspension arms to body (do not torque tighten at this stage).
20. Install ride height sensor link to lower suspension arm and tighten.
21. Install and tighten nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
22. Install anti-roll bar to links nuts and washers (x2) and tighten.
23. Clean and install brake discs and install and tighten Torx screws (x4)).
24. Install brake callipers and to rque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
25. Connect brake pad wear sensor multiplug and secure harness clips (x4) in upper suspension arms.
26. Connect ABS sensor multiplugs and secure harness clips (x6) in upper suspension arms and vertical links.
27. Install road wheel/s.
28. Lower vehicle on ramp.
29. Torque tighten suspension nuts and bolts.
30. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
31. 4 wheel alignment check and adjust (See Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
Front Subframe-Remove/Refit
Removal
1. Switch battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
4. Remove RH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
5. Remove LH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew). 6. Remove front spring and damper assemblies (See
Workshop Manual proced ure 04.03.AA Spring &
Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
7. Remove nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
8. Using special tool 204 - 52, release track rod end from vertical link.
9. Disconnect ABS sensor mu ltiplug and release sensor
harness clips (x6) from upper suspension arm and
vertical link.
10. Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multiplug and release sensor harness clips (x4) from upper suspension arm.
11. Remove Allen bolts (x4) from brake callipers to vertical link and tie callipers aside.
12. Remove Torx screws (x4) from brake disc to hub and remove brake disc.
13. Remove anti-roll bar links nuts (x2) and washers (x2).
14. Remove nut and bolt from ride height sensor link to lower suspension arm (see Fig. 1).
15. Mark lower arm bolt and cam washer positions (to retain
geometry).
Warning
Final tightening of suspension components must be
carried out with the suspension arms at normal ride
height.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a 'two post' ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Fig. 1
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Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
2-1-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
32. Position trolley, support subframe, remove bolts (x12)and raise vehicle.
Installation
1. Install subframe to body and remove trolley.
2. Install steering rack nuts (x3) and tighten.
3. Install engine mounting nuts (x2) and tighten.
4. Install harness clips (x2).
5. Install ride height sensor and tighten nut.
6. Install undertray (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
7. Lower ramp.
8. Remove engine lifting beam.
9. Remove special tool SPX M553D.
10. Remove engine lifting bracket s from engine using special
tool 303-749.
11. Remove cross brace support bracket fixings (x6).
12. Install EGR valve and tighten.
13. Install front spring and damper assemblies (See Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and
Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
14. Install RH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
15. Install LH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
16. With assistance, install suspension assemblies, lower suspension arms, bolts and nuts (x4) and cam washers
(x2) (do not torque tighten at this stage).
17. Install upper suspension arms to body (do not torque tighten at this stage).
18. Install ride height sensor link to lower suspension arm and tighten.
19. Install and tighten nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
20. Install anti-roll bar to links and tighten.
21. Clean and Install brake discs and tighten Torx screws (x4). 22. Install brake callipers and tighten Allen bolts (x4).
23. Connect brake pad wear se
nsor multiplug and secure
harness clips (x4) in upper suspension arms.
24. Connect ABS sensor multiplu gs and secure harness clips
(x6) in upper suspension arms and vertical links.
25. Install road wheel/s.
26. Lower vehicle on ramp.
27. Switch battery isolation switch ‘ON’.
28. 4 wheel alignment check and adjust (See Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
Rear Subframe-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp and make safe.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
4. Remove LH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
LH - Renew).
5. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
6. Remove rear muffler asse mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
7. Remove bolts (x4), rear subframe cross brace.
8. Loosen clamps (x2), LH and RH rear exhaust pipes from
centre pipe.
9. Remove rear exhaust pipes through subframe.
10. Loosen clamps (x2), centre exhaust pipe to LH and RH
catalysts.
11. Release centre exhaust pipe from mountings, LH and RH catalysts, remove centre pipe.
12. Remove bolts (x4), centre heatshield.
13. Remove bolts (x8), shear plate to body.
14. Remove bolt securing earth lead to transaxle.
Fig. 6
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Subframe-Renew 02.01.CA
Caution
When using a 'two post' vehicle ramp, remove the
screws that secure the rear section of the wheel arch
liner to body. Hold back the rear section of the wheel
arch liner to correctly position the foot of the vehicle lift.
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a 'two post' ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Warning
To avoid personal injury, i.e. severe burns to the skin, allow exhaust system to cool down before removing
exhaust system components.
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Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
2-1-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
8. Remove bolts (x2), remove both spring/damper assemblies.
9. Remove nuts (x2), anti-roll bar links to lower suspension
arms.
10. Remove bolts (x4). anti-roll bar to subframe. Remove anti-roll bar.
11. Disconnect ABS sensor mult iplugs (x2), release sensor
harness clips (x4) from both toe control arms.
12. Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multiplugs (x2). Release connectors (x2) from subframe.
13. Loosen and disconnect brake pipe unions (x2) from subframe brackets. Pl ug pipe connections.
14. Disconnect multiplug fr om ride height sensor.
15. Remove nut/bolt securing ride height sensor link to
upper suspension arm.
16. Remove bolts (x2), ride height sensor to subframe. Remove sensor.
17. Remove nuts/bolts (x2) and cam washers (x2), toe control arms to subframe.
18. Remove bolts (x2), nuts/bolts (x2) and cam washers (x2),
securing lower suspension arms to subframe
19. Remove nuts/bolts (x4), upper suspension arms to subframe.
20. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies from subframe.
21. Remove heatshield clips (x2) from rear of subframe.
22. Release clips (x23), ha rness to subframe, remove
harness.
23. Release brake pipes from cl ips (x7), remove pipes (x2).
24. Remove brake pipe clips (x5) from subframe.
Installation
1. Clean suspension components and brake pipes.
2. Instal brake pipe clips (x5) in subframe.
3. Install brake pipes (x2) in clips (x7).
4. Install harness and secure with clips (x23).
5. Install heatshield clips (x2).
6. With assistance, install suspension assemblies in subframe.
7. Install bolts/nuts (x4), upper suspension arm to subframe. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
8. Install bolts (x2), bolts/nuts (x2) and cam washers (x2) securing lower suspension arm to subframe. Do not
torque tighten at this stage.
9. Position toe control arm, install bolts (x2, cam washers (x2 and nuts (x2). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
10. Install ride height sensor, in stall and torque tighten bolts
(x2).
11. Align ride height sensor li nk to upper suspension arm,
install bolt/nut, tighten to correct torque.
12. Connect multiplug to ride height sensor. 13. Remove pipe plugs, install and torque tighten brake
pipe unions.
14. Connect brake pad wear sensor multiplugs, install in subframe brackets.
15. Connect ABS sensor multiplugs (x2), install harness clips (x4), in toe control arms.
16. Install anti-roll bar, install bolts (x4). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
17. Align anti-roll bar links to lower suspension arms. Install nuts (x2), do not torque tighten at this stage.
18. Install spring/damper assemblies (x2). Install bolts (x2), do not torque tighten at this stage
19. With assistance, install transaxle in subframe. Install and torque tighten hydramount nuts (x2).
20. Lower hoist, remove slings.
21. Align driveshafts to transaxle flanges, install plates (x6), new Allen bolts (x12) and tighten to correct torque.
22. Install rear subframe asse mbly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 02.01.CA Subframe Assembly - Rear -
Remove for Access and Refit).
23. Connect vehicle battery.
24. 4 wheel alignment check/adjust (see Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment - Check and
Adjust).
25. Final torque tighten all suspension nuts/bolts.
RH/LH Transmission Rear Hydromount
Isolator Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove rear exhaust silenc er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
3. Remove bolts (x4) from subframe cross brace.
4. Loosen clamp nut and release rear exhaust pipe from centre pipe.
5. Remove rear exhaust pipe through subframe.
6. Position hydraulic lift er to support transaxle.
Caution
Always plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of dirt.
New Allen bolts should have a thread lock coating.
Caution
Final tightening of suspension components must be
carried out with the suspensi on arms at normal ride
height.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Transmission Rear Hydromount
Isolator Assembly-Renew RH
02.03.BC
Transmission Rear Hydromount
Isolator Assembly-Renew LH
02.03.BD
Warning
To avoid personal injury, i.e. severe burns to the skin, allow exhaust system to cool down before removing
exhaust system components.
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Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)3-0-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
7. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3) (refer to Figure 2).
Suspension Removal
8. Remove RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
9. Remove LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
10. Remove road wheel/s.
11. Remove brake callipers (tie aside).
12. Remove brake discs.
13. Remove anti-roll bar from links (nuts x2).
14. Remove front springs and da mpers (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
15. Disconnect track rod ends.
16. Remove level sensor link from bottom arm (nut x1).
17. Mark lower arm bolt and washer positions (to retain geometry).
18. Remove bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
19. Disconnect level sensor multiplug.
Cooling Removal
20. Drain coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill). 21. Disconnect top hose and unclip from body (refer to
Figure 3).
22. Disconnect bottom hose and tie aside (refer to Figure 4).
23. Disconnect expansion tank to engine hose (quickfit).
24. Disconnect heater feed hose (quickfit) (refer to Figure
5).
Figure 5
Figure 2
$ 3 #
Figure 3
Figure 4
$ 3 #
$ 3 #
$ 3 #
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Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 3-0-15
49. Connect multiplugs (x3) RH side of engine bay (refer to Figure 40).
Purge Install
50. Connect purge pipe to purge valve.
51. Install bottom screws (x2) and tighten top screw of washer bottle.
52. Move pipe into position and install pipe to support clips (x2).
Fuel Install
53. Install fuel hose to rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Install
54. Install clutch metal pipe from flexible.
55. Install flexible hose grommet to support bracket.
56. Bleed clutch.
Suspension Install
57. Install front springs and dampers. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
58. Install RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew
59. Install LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
60. Install bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
61. Install level sens or link to bottom arm (nut x1).
62. Connect level sensor multiplug.
63. Connect track rod ends (nut x2).
64. Install anti-roll bar to links (nuts x2).
65. Install brake discs.
66. Install brake callipers.
67. Install road wheel/s Throttle Duct Install
68. Connect breather pipe quic
kfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct (refer to Figure 41).
69. Install throttle body duct (refer to Figure 42).
General Install
70. Remove strap - vehicle to ramp (front).
71. Lower vehicle on ramp.
72. Connect vehicle battery.
73. Top-up PAS fluid.
74. 4 wheel alignment check/adjust (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
75. Install transmission (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual -
Remove for Access and Refit).
76. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Figure 40
$ 3 #
Figure 41
Figure 42
$ 3 #
$ 3 #
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Front Suspension (04.01)
Suspension (04.00)
November 2008 Workshop Manual 4-1-1
Suspension (04.00)
Front Suspension (04.01)
Description
Suspension Arms
The upper suspension arm is attached to the body structure.
The lower suspension arm is attached to the front subframe.
Each upper suspension arm has a press-fit ball-joint, and two
interleaved rubber bushes. Two bolts attach the upper
suspension arm to the body structure.
Each lower suspension arm has a press fit ball-joint and
metal-to-rubber bonded bushes which are attached to the
front subframe by two eccentric cam bolts (Camber and
castor settings).
Anti-roll Bar
The anti-roll bar, is attached to the subframe in two positions
by rubber bushes and clamps. The outer ends of the anti-roll
bar are attached to the lower suspension arms by drop links.
The anti-roll bar provides the required stiffness to control
body roll.
Vertical link
The Vertical link (Knuckle Joint) swivels on the upper and
lower suspension arms via ball-joints, and carries the hub, a
unit 3 wheel bearing (including the ABS encoder ring), the
wheel speed sensor, the brake caliper, and the brake disc
and shield. The position of the Vertical link is determined by
the movement of the steering rack, which is connected to
the Vertical link by the steering track rod.
Specifications
Upper Arm Ball Joint
and Bushes
Ball Joint
and Bushes Verticle
Link
Bolts to Body
Lower Arm
Anti-roll Bar Drop Links
Eccentric
Cam Bolts
04-01-003
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb. / ft.
Brake dust shield. 9 7
Bearing Assembly to the Vertical
link. 55 41
Vertical Link to the Lower
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Vertical Link to the Upper
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Track-rod End Lock Nut. 70 52
Vehicle Ride Height Sensor. M8 M522.5
9 17
7
Anti-roll Bar Link Nuts 110 81.5
Anti-roll Bar Mounting Bolts
Torque bolt 1, then bolt 2, then
bolt 1 again (to allow for rubber
compression) 22.5 17
Torque the following suspensi on fixings with the vehicle
at normal ride height
Lower Suspension Arm front
bush to the Subframe M14 185 137
Lower Suspension Arm rear
bush to the Subframe. M12 115 85
Upper Suspension Arm to the
Front Structure 115 85
Spring and Damper Bolts Top Lower22.5
175 17
129.5
Normal ride height 2 x 37.5kg in front seats (37.5kg in
each seat) plus a full fuel tank.
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Front Suspension (04.01)
Suspension (04.00)
November 2008 Workshop Manual 4-1-3
Maintenance
RH/LH Front Hub and Bearing Assembly
- Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Release pad wear sensor harness clips (x2) from upper suspension arm.
4. Disconnect multiplug from wheel speed sensor.
5. Ease caliper pistons to release pads.
6. Remove caliper Allen bolts (x2), release caliper and tie
aside.
7. Remove retaining screws (x2) and disc.
8. Remove Torx securing wheel speed sensor to vertical link, remove sensor.
9. Remove Allen bolts (x4) securing hub bearing assembly to vertical link. 10. Release/remove hub bearing assembly from vertical link.
Installation
1. Clean hub bearing carrier and mating face on vertical
link.
2. Install hub bearing assembly, install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
3. Clean wheel speed sensor.
4. Install wheel speed sensor, install and torque tighten Torx screw.
5. Clean disc.
6. Install disc, install and torque tighten retaining screws (x2).
7. Connect multiplug to wheel speed sensor.
8. Install caliper, install and to rque tighten Allen bolts (x2).
9. Install pad wear sensor harness clips (x2) in upper suspension arm.
10. Pump brake pedal.
11. Install road wheel(s).
12. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Vibration/Noise
Tyres/road wheel
Road wheel bearing assemblies
Brake components
Suspension components
Spring and damper units
Steering components Check. Install new components as required.
Vehicle Leans to
One Side Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle Notif
y customer of incorrect vehicle loading .
Front or rear suspension components Inspect front and rear suspension systems.
Spring and damper assemblies Check spring and damper assemblies.
Incorrect ride height. Lateral tilt out of
specification
Suspension bushes not torqued at ride
height Check ride height.
Check / adjust suspension bushes torque.
Wander Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle Notif y customer of incorrect vehicle loading .
ball-joint(s) Check ball-joint(s).
Front road wheel bearing(s) Check road wheel bearings.
Loose, worn or damaged suspension
components Check suspension components.
Loose suspension fasteners Check and tighten suspension fasteners to specification.
Steering components Check steering components for wear and / or free play.
Road wheel alignment (excessive total
front Toe-out) Check / adjust road wheel alignment
(Refer to ’Road Wheel Alignment (04.00)’, page 4-0-2).
SymptomPossible CauseAction
Caution
Be careful with the suspension components. The
suspension components can be damaged if hit, for example, with a metal faced hammer.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Front Suspension (04.01)
Suspension (04.00)4-1-6 Workshop Manual November 2008
4. Align damper to lower mounting, install bolt/nut. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
5. Install road wheel(s).
6. Lower vehicle in ramp.
7. Torque tighten link nuts (x2).
8. Torque tighten lower damper bolt.RH/LH Front Hub Vertical Link - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Install tool (204 - 524) on front hub, install and tighten wheel nuts.
4. Lower vehicle to raise suspension sufficient to install ball-joint removing tool (204 - 523).
5. Remove track rod end from vertical link (using tool 204- 523).
6. Remove pad wear sensors.
7. Remove ABS sensor multiplug.
8. Remove Torx screw securing ABS sensor, remove sensor.
9. Ease caliper pistons to release pads.
10. Remove caliper Allen bolts (x2), release caliper and tie caliper aside.
11. Remove brake disc Torx screws (x2), remove disc.
12. Release lower suspension arm from vertical link (using tool 204-523).
13. Release vertical link from upper suspension arm (using tool 204-523). Remove vertical link assembly.
14. Remove Allen bolts (x4) se curing hub bearing assembly
to vertical link.
15. Release/remove hub bearing a ssembly from vertical link.
16. Remove Torx screws (x4), di sc shield to vertical link.
Remove shield.
Installation
1. Clean vertical link, hub bearing carrier and disc shield.
2. Position disc shield to vertical link, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x4).
3. Install hub bearing assembly in vertical link, install Allen
bolts (x4) and tighten.
4. Install vertical link assembly to upper suspension arm. Install and torque tighten nut.
5. Install vertical link in lowe r suspension arm. Install and
torque tighten nut.
6. Clean brake disc.
7. Install brake disc. Install an d torque tighten Torx screws
(x2).
Caution
Do not fully tighten the nuts and bolts on the suspension
components. Only tighten th e nuts and bolts of the
suspension components when the suspension arms are
at their usual ride-height and you have adjusted the
geometry. If you do not do this, the suspension bushes
will have too much stress when the suspension is moved
to its maximum upward travel.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Hub Vertical Link-Renew RH04.01.CB
Front Hub Vertical Link-Renew LH04.01.DB
Caution
Do not fully tighten the nuts and bolts on the suspension
components. Only tighten the nuts and bolts of the
suspension components when the suspension arms are
at their usual ride-height and you have adjusted the
geometry. If you do not do this, the suspension bushes
will have too much stress when the suspension is moved
to its maximum upward travel.
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Suspension (04.00)
November 2008 Workshop Manual 4-1-7
8. Install caliper and Allen bolts (x2) and tighten.
9. Install ABS speed sensor, install and torque tighten.
10. Install sensor multiplug.
11. Install pad wear sensors.
12. Install track rod end to vertical link, install and torque tighten nut.
13. Install road wheel(s).
14. Pump brake pedal.
15. Lower vehicle on ramp.
16. 4 wheel alignment - check/adjust (see Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check & Adjust).
Front Suspension Sensor Assembly-
Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp
2. Remove nut/bolt securing ride height sensor link to
lower suspension arm (see Figure 1).
3. Remove nut/Torx bolt, ride height sensor to subframe.
4. Disconnect ride heig ht sensor multiplug.
5. Remove bolts (x2) securing sensor to sensor bracket.
Installation
1. Align sensor to bracket and install bolts (x2).
2. Connect ride height sensor multiplug.
3. Position sensor to subframe, install and torque tighten nut/Torx bolt.
4. Align sensor link to lower suspension arm, install and torque tighten nut/bolt.
5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)