Installation

SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER:

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

(a) Install the front lower coil spring insulator to the front shock absorber so that both recessed parts are aligned.

(b) Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
SST: 09727-30021
09727-00010
09727-00021
09727-00031
NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.

(c) Install the rear lower coil spring insulator and fit the rear coil spring end into the recessed part of the rear lower shock absorber seat.
(d) Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper.
(e) Install the rear upper coil spring insulator, rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion, and collar to the rear suspension support assembly.
NOTE: Make sure that the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion and rear No. 2 shock absorber cushion are installed in the correct direction.

(f) Install the rear suspension support assembly and rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer.
NOTE: Make sure that the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer is installed with the recessed part facing upward.

(g) Temporarily tighten the shock absorber shaft nut.

(h) Adjust the rear suspension support assembly to the installation position of the lower part of the rear shock absorber so that the studs are positioned as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Make sure that the left coil spring end faces toward the front of the vehicle and the right coil spring end faces toward the rear.

(i) Release the SST and remove it from the rear coil spring.
NOTICE:
- Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
- Remove the SST after confirming the position of the rear suspension support assembly.

2. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 2 bolts.

(b) Install the 3 nuts on the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
Torque: 74 Nm (755 kgf-cm, 55 ft-lbf)

(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm with the bolt and nut.
(b) Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with rear coil spring with the bolt and nut.
(c) Temporarily install the rear stabilizer link assembly and the height control sensor link bracket to the rear No. 2 suspension arm with the bolt and nut.
HINT: Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension.

4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Install the rear wheels.
(b) Lower the vehicle to the ground. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.
(c) Remove the rear wheels.

(d) Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.
5. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM

(a) Fully tighten the bolt and nut on the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
Bolt A - Torque: 161 Nm (1,640 kgf-cm, 118 ft-lbf)
Bolt B - Torque: 110 Nm (1,120 kgf-cm, 80 ft-lbf)
Nut C - Torque: 27 Nm (275 kgf-cm, 20 ft-lbf)
(b) Using a ball joint lock nut wrench (19 mm), fully tighten nut D.
SST: 09022-12170
Torque: 140 Nm (1,426 kgf-cm, 103 ft-lbf)
When using a ball joint lock nut wrench - Torque: 102 Nm (1,040 kgf-cm, 75 ft-lbf)
6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

(a) Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft-lbf)
7. INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

(a) Install the No. 2 differential support protector with the 2 nuts.
8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH
9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
10. INSTALL SIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH
11. INSTALL SIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
12. INSTALL FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
13. INSTALL REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
14. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH
15. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH
16. INSTALL NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
17. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT Rear Wheel Alignment
18. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT Adjustments

19. REMOVE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a tester) Adjustments

20. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a screen) Adjustments

21. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING Adjustments

22. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING Adjustments