Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
lBefore removing the rear suspension assembly, discon-
nect the ABS wheel sensor and headlamp leveling sen-
sor from the assembly. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming
inoperative.
lRemove suspension assembly.
1. Disconnect parking brake cable from caliper and remove
brake caliper and rotor.
Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
2. Using a transmission jack, raise torsion beam a little, and
remove nuts and bolts from the trailing arm, shock absorber
assembly (lower side) and lateral link.
3. Lower transmission jack, and remove suspension.
4. Remove shock absorber assembly.
lInstall suspension assembly.
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
lAfter installation of the suspension assembly the head-
lamp leveling sensor has to be recalibrated. Refer to EL
section (models equipped with xenon headlamps only).
1. Attach torsion beam, at trailing arm and lateral link, to
vehicle. Do not tighten bolts at this time.
2. Using a transmission jack, place lateral link and control rod
horizontally against torsion beam. Tighten lateral link on
vehicle.
3. Attach shock absorber assembly to vehicle. Then tighten the
lower side of shock absorber assembly.
4. Lower torsion beam to fully extended position. Remove
transmission jack and tighten torsion beam, at trailing arm, to
specified torque.Refer to RA-9.
5. Install ABS-wheel sensor.
SRA695A
NRA016
SRA697A
SRA698A
REAR SUSPENSION
RA-10
