Rear Suspension

Spring





NOTE: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) shown, AWD similar.










Removal

NOTICE: The coil spring is coated with long-term corrosion protective paint. Do not damage the paint during component servicing or spring damage may occur.

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.

2. NOTE: Do not fully tighten the cam adjuster nut until the rear alignment has been checked and, if necessary, adjusted.

Index-mark the cam bolt and cam adjuster and then loosen the cam adjuster nut.





3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower bolt.

4. Using a suitable jack, support the lower arm.

5. WARNING: The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be taken at all times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Remove and discard the lower arm outboard bolt.

6. Lower the lower arm and remove the spring.
- Inspect the spring upper and lower seats and install new seats as necessary.

Installation

1. Inspect and if necessary, install a new jounce bumper.
- Lubricate the top of the new jounce bumper with grease.

2. Position the spring upper seat onto the spring with the end of the spring 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) from the step on the seat.





3. If removed, position the spring lower seat into the lower arm aligning the recess in the seat with the projection on the lower arm.





4. Position the spring onto the lower arm with the end of the spring 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in) from the step on the spring seat.





5. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

Using the jack, raise the lower arm and install a new lower arm outboard bolt.

6. NOTICE: Before tightening any suspension bushing fasteners, the suspension must be at the bushing fastener tightening position. This will prevent incorrect clamp load and bushing damage.

Using the jack, raise the suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender is equal to 395 mm (15.55 in).





7. Tighten the lower arm outboard bolt to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).

8. Install a new stabilizer bar link lower bolt.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).

9. Align the index mark on the cam bolt and cam adjuster with the index mark on the lower arm and tighten the cam adjuster nut to 101 Nm (74 lb-ft).

10. Check and, if necessary, align the rear end.