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COMPRESSION LOWER ARM AND SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY.. . . . ;. . . . ; . 8
LATERAL LOWER ARM ASSEMBLIES . . . . . 11
SPECIAL TOOLS ,..,~.,,~.....,...,...,.... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
STABILIZER BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*....... 14
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front Wheel Alignment Check TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . s . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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GENERAL INFORMATION ’” 332ooo10135

The front suspension is of a multi-link construction by mounting the upper arm in a higher position
with two lower arms which create the ideal virtual than the tires, excellent steering stability and ride
kingpin axis for the suspension system. In addition, comfort.”are obtained.
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items Medium price CM/T>, Medium ppce <A/T>, Premium price Premium price
High price <M/T>, I High price <AK>, I - FlA’D <M/T> I -FWD<A/T>
1 Low urice <M/T> i 1 Low urice <AK>. , 1. *, ‘ I
Coil spring Wire diameter x 1 3 . 1 x84.2-124.2 13.2x84$-124.4 .,;13.i,x84.2- 13.2x84.4-
O.D. x free length x 309.5 (516 x x 315.5 (:520 X’ 124.2 x%69,5 124.4 x 315.5
mm (in.) 3.315 - 4.890 x 3.323 - 4.898 x ” t.51’6 x 3.315 -
I 12.185) 1 12.421) 1 i.890 x 12.185) I
Identification color 1 White + Pink 1 White + Grav I White + pink I
Spring constant 43.0 (246) 43.0 (246) 43.0 (246) 43.0 (246)
N/mm (Ibs./in.) I I I
Shock absorber stroke mm(in.) 118 (4.6) j 118 (4.6) 116 (4.6) 1 118 (4.6)
Shock Expansion N (Ibs.) 1255 - 1667 (282‘- 379) 1432 - 1902 (322 - 528)
absorber 1167 - 1579 (267 - 355) 1481 - 1952 (333 - 439)
damping
Iat 0.3 dsec.
force Contraction N (Ibs.) 471 -706 (106 - 159), 520 1755 (‘117: i7s) 1”” ,.
(0.9 fthec.)] 412-627(93-141) 4.41 ->657* (g& I&$) ’ ?
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Items 1 Premium price - AWD <M/T> ) premium price i A$VD”&/l$ ”

Coil spring Wire diameter x 13.3 x 84.6 - 124.6 x 312.0 (.524 x 1
13.5 x 85.0 - 125.0 x ‘3178‘(.531 x *
O.D. x free length 3.331 - 4.906 x 12.283) 3.346 - 4.921 .Ix 12.566)
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mm (in.) /I. ,j”ll +
Identification color Green ,+ Light blue Green + Pu$e
Spring constant 43.0 (246) 43.0(246) ., ,-:“;+ ‘; :p;
N/mm (Ibs./in.)
Shock absorber stroke mm (in.) 118 (4.6) 1 llg(4.6)
Shock Expansion N (Ibs.) 1432 -1902 (322 - 428)
absorber
damping force
fat 0.3m/sec. Contraction N (Ibs.) 530 - 785 (119 - 176)

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Items Medium price Premium price Premium price <A/T>
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Coil spring Wire diameter x 13.5 x 85.0 - 125.0 x 13.6 x 85.2 - 125.2 x 13.8 x 85.6 - 125.6 x
O.D. x free length 304.5 (.531 x 3.346 - 309.5 (.535 x 3.354 - 315.0 (.543 x 3.370 -
mm (in.) 4.921 x 11.988) 4.929 x 12.165) 4.945 x 12.402)
Identification color Cream + Purple Cream + Red Cream + Light blue
Spring constant 43.0 (246) 43.0 (246) 43.0 (246)
N/mm (Ibs./in.)
Shock absorber stroke mm(in.) 118 (4.6) 118 (4.6) 118 (4.6)
Shock Expansion N (Ibs.) 1206 - 1638 (271 - 368)
absorber
damping force
[at 0.3 m/set. Contraction N (Ibs.) 471 -706 (106 - 159)
(0.9 ftkec.)]

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Items 1 Standard value :
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Toe-in mm (in.) O.f3 (0 $..12) , .:
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Steering angle Inner wheel IFWD I

AWD 31”3o’f2”
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Outer wheel IFWD 1 27”OO I
1 AWD 26”30’
Camber FWD (Vehicles with 16-inch wheels) -0”2O’f30
FWD (Vehicles with 14-inch wheels), AWD -0”05’f30
Caster 4”40’f1630’ .-
Upper arm ball joint breakaway torque Nm (in.lbs.) 0.3 - 2.5 (3 - 22)
Compression lower arm ball joint breakaway torque Nm (in.lbs.) 0.5 - 2.5 (4 7 22) .> -: ‘.+
Lateral lower arm ball joint breakaway torque Nm (in.lbs.) 1.5 (13) or less
Stabilizer link ball joint breakaway torque Nm (in.lbs.) 0.5-1.5(4-13)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Spring compressor

MB990800 MD990600-01 Duif cover installation”

0 Ball joint remover and
installer 9’
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Symptom Probable cause ,:,pi -,* ”
Remedy _ ._.
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Adjust or replace’ i
Steering wheel is heavy, vibrates Suspension malfunction
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Ball joint Adjust or replace -. :
Coil spring Adjust or replace
Wheel alignment Adjust or replace i
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Unbalanced or worn tires Adjust or replace ““’
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Excessive vehicle rolling 1
Broken or deteriorated stabilizer - Replace :., ii’ ’
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Shock absorber malfunction $,ReDlam’ ‘ir ‘- ;^‘!.,* : L’ ? q

Improper tire inflation pressure

Noise Lack of lubrication

Looseness and wear of each part .’ Replace _, ~_
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Broken coil spring Replace ,,: ;--*, :‘;:‘r’ iJ
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Shock absorber malfunction Replace :.Fi !

ON-VEHICLE SERViFFi, .-:r-‘ moot&h 1

FRONT WHEEL ALlGNtiktiT CHECK APfD
ADJUSTMENT I
Measure wheel alignment with alignment equipment on a I
level surface.
The ‘front’ ‘suspension, steering &tern, and yhgels should ’
be serviced to normal contlidoti pt?ok to measur6m&qf wheel
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TOE-IN
The rear. suspension wheel alignmerit shotild be s&k&d :
t o normal conditjo,? before toe-i? ,gdjustment! :“;,
Standard value: 0 + 3 mm ( 0 f.. .12 in. ) ’ 1. 1,’ I”,

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NOTE
1. If the toe-in is not withinthe standard value, adjust the
toe-in by undoing, the c1ip.s and tWning~ the left arid tight,
tie rod turnbuckles by the same amount (in opposite direc-
tions).
2. The toe will move out as the teft turnbuckle is turned
toward the front of the vehicle and the right’turnbuckle
is turned toward the rear of the vehicle.
STEERING ANGLE
Standard value:
Inner wheel
32”3O’ti” (FWD)
31”3O’f2” (AWD)
Outer wheel
27”OO’ (FWD)
26”30’ (AWD)
CAMBER
Standard value:
-O”20’f30’ FWD (Vehicles with lbinch wheels)
-0”05’f30” FWD (Vehicles with 14inch wheels), AWD
CASTER
Standard value: 4”40’fl”30’

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NOTE
1. Camber and caster are preset at the’factory and cannot
be adjusted.
2. If camber is not within the standard value, check .ahd
replace bent or damaged parts.
3. For vehicles with aluminum type’ wheels, attach the
camber/caster/kingpin gauge to the drive shaft by ‘using
the special tool. Tighten the special tool, to the same
torque [196-255 Nm (142-l 84Rlbs.)] as ttie drive shaft
nut.
Caution
Never subject the wheel bearings to the .vehicle load
when the drive shaft nuts are loosened. ,~

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33A-6 FRONT SUSPENSION - Upper Arm .hsembly . -,, -,

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY 332oo430062

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Post-installation Operation
Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment
(Refer to P.33A-5)

57 Nm
41 ft.lbs.

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Removal steps
1. Upper arm ball joint and knuckle 3. Upper arm assembly
connection .A4 4. Upper arm shaft assembly
2. Upper arm self-locking nut

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REMOVAL SERVICE ‘POINT
dAbUPPER ARM BALL JOtNT AND KNUCKLi ’ :”
DlSCONNECTlON
Caution
1. Use the special tool to loosen the tie’iod &$i ,hounting
-nut. Onlv loosen the nut: do not‘, ‘k)nov& it from the
bal I joini.
2. support the special tool with I cord; etc. to prevent
it from coming 6ff.
Nut

Upper arm shaft assemblv

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
,A4 UPPER ARM SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the upper arm shaft assembly at the angle shown
d in the illustration.
NOTE
If the upper arm shaft is installed at the above-mentioned
angle, the reference dimension is determined as follows;

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A : 299.9 mm (11.8 in.)

B : 234.0 mm (9.2 in.)
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INSPECTION 332om4oo58

l Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.

l Check the upper arm for bends or damage.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

I MB990326 1 BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK

(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 0.3-2.5 Nm (3-22 in.lbs.)
(2) When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the upper arm assembly.
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
A12X0020 excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust cover, replace
the arm assembly.

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UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER

REPLACEMENT 33200770041
Replace the dust cover by the following procedure only if
the d&t covel has become damaged by accident during
servicing.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside, .of the
dust cover.
(3) F;Fe;n the dust cover with special tool until it is fully
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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 332C!MkW31

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION -

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Post-installation Operation
Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment
(Refer to P.33A-4.)

44 Nm
32 ft.lbs.

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39Nm
.28 ft.lbs.
88 -118Nm / ,‘. .,

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Removal steps
1. Stabilizer link mounting nut 5. Damper fork
2. Shock absorber upper mounting 6. Shock absorber assembly
nuts
3. Shock absorber lower mounting Caution
bolt l: Indicates parts which should be tern orarlly tightened,
4. Damper fork mounting bolt and then fully tightened wlth the vehPcle on the ground
in the unladen condition.

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di+ .C( :. Sel~a;king n u t 7. Upper bushing B ._ ,-..
8. .Cup assembly
3: Upper bushing A g.Bumprubber:,- . . _.
bB4 4. Upper bracket assembly 10. Dust cover
5. Upper spring pad .A+ 11. Coil spring .‘. r’ j’!k. s;
6. Collar 12. Shock ,abs~qr$er as.se+ly
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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT

1237 4A, SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL
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(1) Ccimpress the coil spring using the special tools.
Caution
1. Install the special tools evenly so that the
maximum length will be attained within the
installation range.
2. Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the special
MB991239 tool bolt.

(2) While holding the piston rod, remove the self-locking nut.
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench to tlghten the special
tool bolt.

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REASSEMBLY. SERVICE POI-IVTS i >” 1 .+’

,A+ COIL SPRING INSTALLATION
(1) Use the special tools to comgfess the coil spring and
install it to the shock absorber.
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of
the special tool.

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(2) Align the edge of the coil spring to the stepped part of
the shock absorber spring seat.

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Damper fo Install so that the position ofthe three,&%& ire as’ Shown
installation
in the illustration with respect ‘t’o the darn&?, fork installation
bolt.

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.C+ SELF-LOCKING NUT ,lNSTAiLATiOw
( 1 ) ,Temporayily tighten the @lo&king ,n;t. ‘ +
(2). IjIemove the special tools (MB99j237; M&&$39), and
tighten the self-lodking nbt to- the spe&i6$.?qr&e.
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COMPRESSION LOWER ARM AND LATERAL LOWER ARM

ASSEMBLIES 33200510070

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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l Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment -I
(Refer to P.33A-4.) ,
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98-118 Nm*

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69-78 Nm A12XO252
51-58ft.ibs.

Compression lower arm assembly Lateral lower arm assembly

removal steps removal steps
4A, 1. Compression lower arm bail joint 4. Stay
and knuckle connection 5. fh$zk absorber lower mounting
2. Compression lower arm mounting
bolts 4AP 6. Lateral lower arm ball joint and
3. Compression lower arm assembly knuckle connection
7. Lateral lower arm mounting bolt
8. Lateral lower arm assembly
Caution
‘: Indicates parts which should be temporarilly tightened,
and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground
in the unladen condltlon.

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINT -.

MB991113 +A,COMPl?ESSlON LOWER ARM BALL JOtNT A&I
KNUCKLE/LATERAL LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
AND KNUCKLE DISCONNBCTION I” ‘,’
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Caution
1. Use the special tool to loosen the tie rod end mounting
nut. Only loosen the nut; do not”remove”jt from the
ball joint.
2. Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent
it from coming off.
INSPECTION 29299929959
l Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
l Check the lower arm for bends or damage.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK

MB990326
(1) After shaking the ball, joint stud several times; install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Compression lower arm ball joint
Standard value: 0.5-2.5 ‘Nm (4-22 in.lbs.)
Lateral lower arm ball joint
Standard value: 1.5 Nm (13 in&s.) or less
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I (2) When the measured value exceeds. the standard value,
replace the compression lower arm assembly or lateral
lower arm assembly
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK .I’

If there are any cracks in or damage to tlie dust
_, cover, replace
the arm assembly.

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 Compression Lower Arm and
FRONT SUSPENSION - Lateral Lower Arm Assemblies,

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT DLjiST CbVEd

REPLACEMENT ,’ ?Fy?=’
Replace the dust cover by the following procedure only if
the dust cover has become damaged by accident during
servicing.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the
dust cover.
(3) Using the special tool, drive in the dust cover to the position
812X0008 shown in the illustration.

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33A-14 FRONT SUSPEW$ION - Stabilizir Bar

STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

39 Nm
28 Mbs.

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Removal steps
1. Stabilizer link mounting nut 4. Bushing
2. Stabilizer link 5. Stabilizer bar
,A+ 3. Stabilizer bar bracket

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.A4 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION
Position the stabilizer bar so that the marking on the stabilizer
bar and the edge of the bracket becomes the reference value,
and then tighten the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt.

INSPECTION 33200!550035
l Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
l Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE

CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: OS-l.5 Nm (4-13 ln.lbs.)
(2) When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the stabilizer link.
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust cover, replace
the stabilizer link.

STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER

REPLACEMENT 222007wa2o

Replace the dust cover by the following procedure only if

the dust cover has become damaged by accident during
servicing.
(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.

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(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the inside of the dust cover.

(3) Use plastic tape on the stabilizer link threads as shown

in the illustration, and then install the dust cover to the
stabilizer link.
(4) Secure the dust cover by the clip ring.
NOTE
When installing the clip ring, align the ends at a 90”
Clip ring ends (180” on angle from the axis of the stabilizer link.
opposite side also possible)

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CONTENTS 841OBOOOWO

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . .. . .j . . 14

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LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL ARM SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
STABILIZER BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*. 17
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . 7
TRAILING ARM ASSEMBFY ................. 11
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TROUBLESHOQTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Wheel Alignment Check
and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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GENERAL INFORMATION 241ooo10062

A newly-developed multi-link type of suspension bushing have been rationalized to provide both
has been adopted for the rear suspension. The excellent steering stability and riding comfort.
layout of each arm and the rigidity balance of each
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Items Medium price, High price,’ Premium price-FWD
Premium price-AWD
Low price. ,@“;i ” :,.
Coil spring Wire diameterx 11.0x 75.0-117.Oic303.0 1lt0x75.0-11~!0i303~0 ll:l% 7 5 . 2 - 117.2 x
O.D.xfree length (.433 x 2.953 - 4.606 x (.433 x’ 2.953 - 4606.x 360.5 (.433 x 2.961 -
mm(in.) 11.929)’ 11.929) 4.&x 11.830)
Identification Purple x 2 Purple x 2 OrangexP
color
Spring constant 26.5 (151) 26.5 (151) 26.5(151)
N/mm(lbs./in.)
Shock absorber stroke mm (in.) 154 (6.1) 154 (6.1) 154 (6.1)
Shock Expansion 834-1128(187-254) 794-1069(179-240) 922~X236(207-2%,’ -:
absorber N(Ibs.)
damping _/ ‘.. ;s.,:. ~. j’I. *.
force Contraction 353-530(79-119) 392-588(88-132) 3g2-588 (& j2y ‘5 ?“‘. i
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Coil spring Wire diameterx 11.7x76.4-118.4'x309.5(.460x3.008 11.8x76.6-118.6x,315.5(.465x3.~~,6
O.D.xfree length - 4.661 x 12.185) -4.670 x:12421):', , f
mm (in.)
Identification Blue x 2 Red x2
color
Spring constant 28.4 (162) 28.4 (162)
N/mm(lbs./in.)
Shock absorber stroke mm(in.) 169 (6.7) 1 169 (6.7)
Shock Expansion 667 - 902 (150 - 379),
a b s o r b e r N (Ibs.) 1187 - 1579 (267 - 355)
damping
force Contraction 471 - 706 (106 - 159),
[at 0.3mkec. N (Ibs.) 412-627 (93- 141)
(0.9ft. /sec.)]

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Differential support arm

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS WfUlpl~

Items Standard value
Toe-in mm (in.) ” :3+ 3 (.12f.12)
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Camber FW,D (Vehicles with 1 g-inch wheels) ‘* -‘, _II -l”40’f30’
FWD (Vehicles with 14-inch wheels), AWD., “,.-1°20’&30’
Dimension for positioning upper arm bracket mm(in.) 37.2% 2 (1.48 f.08)
Thrust angle OPf9
Toe control arm ball joint breakaway torque Nm(in.lbs.) 0.1-2.65 (‘i-23)
Stabilizer link ball joint breakaway torque Nm(in.lbs.) d$-i .5 (4-l 3)
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SPECIAL TOOLS

Steering linkage puller

Preload socket

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MB990800 MB990800-01 Dust cover installation
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Ball joint remover and
installer
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 REAR SUSPENSION L Troubleshooti@ ,, ~,g44

TROUBLESHOOTING 341@07OD46

Symptom Probable cause ‘ Remedy

Squeaks or other ab- Loose rear suspension mounting bolts and nuts Retighten
normal noise
Malfunction of shock absorber Replace
Worn bushings
Upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control
arm deformed or damaged
Trailing arms deformed or damaged
Crossmember deformed or damaged ::
Poor ride Excessive tire inflation pressure Adjust the pressure
Malfunction of shock absorber .i Replace :

Weak or broken springs :

Stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer link deformed
or damaged .
Body tilting Weak or deteriorated bushings Replace
Weak or broken springs
Upper arms and/or lower arms and/or toe control
arm deformed or damaged
Trailing arms deformed or damaged
Crossmember deformed or damaged

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34-6 REAR SUSPENSION - Oh-vehicle Service
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE: :
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REAR WHEEL ALIC;~~fibl’F: -CHE6K’.bli% ,“, ‘_--
ADJUSTMENT ,:
Measure. wheel alignment with aiignmen.t.e~~ill~~~~ Il~&el
ground.
The rear suspension and wheels’should be serviced to the
normal condition prior to wheel alignment.

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T O E - I N z
Standard ,value: 3 ;t 3 mm. (.12 f .12 in.)
or ,-right
Turn the toe control arm ,mounting bolt to the left;)“q - .! .
by equal amounts to adjust.
L.H.: Turning clockwise toe-out direction
R.H.: Turning clockwise toe-in direction
Furthermore, toe adjustment can be made at graduations
of approitimateiy 1.3 mm (.u5, tn.). -.
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CAMBER’ ‘.
Standard value:
-Y40’+34 ffWD (Vehicles with 16-inch wheels)
-‘f”20’&30’ wp (VFhicles with 1Cinch wheels), AWD
NOTE
1. Camber is preset at the’factory and can not be adjusted. ;
2. If csrnber is not within the, standard value, check and
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 REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Ass&mbl$’

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY 3410033004 s

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal Operation Post-installation Operation ,
(1) ServiceLid Fiemoval(RefertoGROUP52A-Trims.) (1) Center Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15
(2) Lug age compartment side trim <ECLIPSE Exhaust Pipe and Main Muffler,)
SP 3DER, (Refer to GROUP 52A - Trims) (2) Brake Line Bleeding <Vehicles virith drum brakes> (Refer
(3) Rear Crossmember Under Cover Panel Removal to GROUP 35A - On-vehicle Service.) :
<PWD> (Refer to GROUP 42 - Under Cover.) (3) Luggage compartment’side trim <ECLIPSE SPYDER>
(4)Center Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A - Trims.
(Refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe.) (4) Service Lid Installation (Refer to AROW 52A-Trims.)
(5) Parkin Brake Lever Stroke Check (Refer tc GROUP
- &r-vehicle Service.)
(6) F&a; )Alignment Check and Adjustment ‘(Refer: td
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137-157 Nm’ c 1
99-114 ftlbs:
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11 ft.lbs.
Removal steps
1. Propeller shaft connection <AWD> i. Cap
2. Brake caliper assembly 8. Shock absorber mounting nuts
<Vehicles with disc brakes> 9. Rear wheel-speed sensor connector
3. Brake disc <Vehicles with disc <Vehicles with ABS>
brakes> or brake drum <Vehicles 10. Grommet
with drum brakes> 11. Trailing arm mounting bolt
4. Parking brake cable end 12. z;Fmember mounting self-locking
(Refer to GROUP 36 - Parking
Brake Cable <Drum Brake>.) 13. Rear suspension assembly
(Refer to GROUP 36 - Parking
Brake Cable <Drum-In-Disk Brake>.) Caution
5. Brake hose connection * : indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened,
<Vehicles with drum brakes> and then fully tightened with the vehicles on theground
in the unladen condition.
6. Upper arm bracket mounting bolts

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34-8 REAR SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension Assembly y . ,.~ .- _ _. .,

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS 1 ** %, ‘* :’

+A,PROPELLER S H A F T REMOVAL ,,,;,,:; ; ‘_” .’ j’I
(1) Make mating marks on the differential- companioniflange
and flange yoke, and then separate the differential carrier
assembly and the propeller shaft. ,;, .’ ‘,
(2) Suspend the propeller shaft from the body, v&l wire, etc,
so that there are no sharp bends..,
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Caution
Be careful that there are no sharp bends in the propel-
lOD505 ler shaft, as they may damage the Liibro joint.
+B, CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING SELF-LOCKING
NUTS REMOVAL
After supporting the crossmember in FWD vehicles or the
differential case in AWD vehicles with a garage jack or trans-
mission jack respectively, remove the crossmember mounting
nuts.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

.A4 PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
Install with the mating marks of the differential carrier and
propeller aligned.
Caution
Tighten installation bolts and nuts after removing oil and
grease from threads to prevent them from loosening.

lOD505

INSPECTION 3410034Da4

l Check crossmember for cracks or ofher. damage.

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REAR SUSPENSION - Upper ‘Arm Assembly _.

UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY 34100360044

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Post-installation Operation
l Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to P.34-6.)

39 Nm
28ftJbs.

4 57 Nm

57 Nm
41 ft.lbs.

Removal steps
1. Upper arm and knuckle connecting
bolt
2. U$rr arm assembly mounting Caution
* : Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened,
3. Upper arm assembly and then full tightened with the vehicles on the ground
in the unlacyen condition.
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34-10 REAR SUSPENSION - Upper Arm Assembly

Upper arm
I N S T A L L A T I O N SERVICE POINT, “‘,i ;:: : .;, ‘,.‘*‘:,!,.i
Upper arm
\ bracket .A+ UPPER ARM WJCKET jNSTA$L$T!ON /, ~ ,‘.p.a :
Tighten the upper arm bracket: installation ‘nut and bolt .so
that the dimension shown in the illus@@tion-is at the standyd
value. I.
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Standard value (A) : 37.2 f 2 mm (1.46 f .06 in.)
Upper arm bracket
installation nut and bolt
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NOTE
If the upper arm bracket is iristalled with the former-mentionqd
standard value, the reterenee dimensibn is deterSFined $s
follows;
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B: 213.5 mm (8.4 in.) .
C: 289.2 mm (10.6 in.) .i*
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Upper end of upper arm

bracket

Center of the

arm

INSPECTION 34100370033
l Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
l Check the upper arm for bends ,or damage.
l Check all bolts for condition and strti’htnkss.
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 REAR SUSPENSION - Trailing Arm Assembly .’

TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
l Wheel Ali nment Check and Adjustment
(Refer to $&I-6.)

118-137 Nm*
85-99 ft.lbs:
137-157 Nm*

Remfyal steps
1. Knuckle and trailing arm assembly Faution
connecting bolt Indicates parts which should be teinporarily tlghtened,
2. Grommet * and then fully tightened with the vehicles on the ground
in the unladen condition.
3. Trailing arm assembly mounting bolt
4. Stopper
5. Trailing arm assembly

JNSPECTION 3410043OW

l Check the bushings for wear and detetititition.

’ 0 Check the trailing arm for bends or damage. i ,,
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34-l 2 REAR SUSPENSION - Lower Arm and Toe Control~~~nn”Assemblies _,._

LOWER ARM AND TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES “” h&o&i

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION “* e ‘1’ ’ 1. ?, ,.,y.‘“,I : ‘,“::<JiyEt,ic,
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Post-installation Operation 2:“- 6 * IL $: ’

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l Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment t
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(Refer to P.34-6.)
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89-78 Nm’ /,,

39 Nm
IIP aa IL-

Lower arm assembly removal steps Toe control arm assembly removal
1. Lower arm cover steps
<Vehicles with aero parts> +A, 7. Toe control arm ball joint and
2. Stabilizer link ball joint and lower knuckle con~neqt[on~ , J
arm connection 4B, 6. zt control aiW .as&mbly mounting
3. ABS wheel-speed sensor clamp .:‘I .)” 1
bolts <Vehicles with ABS> 9. Toe‘control arm a&embly
4. Lower arm assembly and knuckle ,“11 ,
connecting bolt Caution ‘~. ‘: -,
5. Lower arm assembly mounting bolt l : Indicates pkts which should b$,tfiporarlly tightened,
6. Lower arm assembly and then fully tightened with ihe,$$+$9a on the ground
in the unladen &nditidii.

REMOVAL’ SERVICE POINTS

MB?91113 qA,TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT AND
KNUCKLE DISCONNECTION
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Cord 1. Be sure to tie the cord of the special tool to a nearby
part.
2. Loosen the nut but do not remove it.

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 REAR SUSPENSION - Lower Arm and Toe Control Arm Assemblies 5443

+B,TOE CONTROL, ARM ASSEMBLY ,MOUNTING -

Toe control arm side BOLT REMOVAL
Eccentric
Make mating marks on the toe control arm’ and eccentric
cam bolt before removing the bolt.

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INSPECTION 24mo46oo72
l Check the bushings for wear and deterioration.
l Check the lower arm or toe control arm for bends or
damage.
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK

(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 0.1-2.65 Nm (l-23 in.lbs.)
(2). When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the toe control arm assembly.
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
Al 220007 value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust cover, replace
the arm assembly.

TO,E CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER

REPLACEMENT 24101o8oo31
Replace the dust cover by the following procedure only if
the dust cover has become damaged by accident during
servicing.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip and inside of the
dust cover.
(3) Drive in the dust cover with the special tool until it is
fully seated.

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 REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber ~ss~n$ly Ij~ _I, ,*I; ‘%__ _ .A. \
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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 34100510067

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
(1) Service Lid Removal and Installation (Refer to

(2) Luggage compartment side trim <ECLIPSE

98 Nm \

A12X0213

Removal steps
1. Cap
2. Flange nuts
3. Bolt
4. Shock absorber

INSPECTION 3419052w39
l Check the rubber parts for cracks ad dear.
l Check the shock, absorber for m@func@on$ oil leakage
or abnormal noise. _ .,*I
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 REAR SUSPENSION - Shock Absorber Assembli 34d 5
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DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY .34100530056

22 Nm
/ 16 ft.lbs.

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Disassembly steps
+A, .C+ ;. S$-H-:rking n u t 7. Collar
8. Cup assembly
3: Upper bushing A 9. Dust cover
FBI 4. Upper bracket assembly 10. Bump rubber
5. Upper spring pad ,A4 11. Coil spring
6. Upper bushing B 12. Shock absorber assembly

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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

+A, SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL
(1) CoGpress the coil spring using the special tools.
Caution
1. Install the special tools evenly, and so that the
maximum length will be attained wlthln the
installation range.
2. Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the special
tool bolt.

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(2) While holding the piston rod; remove tl&self-i6&irignu~.

Caution
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the self-locking
n u t .

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

91237 ,A+ COIL SPRING INSTALLATION
(1) Use the special tools to compress the coil spring and
, install it to the shock absorber.
Caution
Dd not use an impact wrench to tighten the special
tool bolt.
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(2) Align the edge of the coil spring to the stepped part of
the shock absorber spring seat.

Coil spri
edge
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FBI UPPER BRACKET AS~EMsivlj~ibLLATION )p; _

Bracket
Install the bracket as shown in the “)‘\.j,
ilk&r&ion. ,
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A~ZX0044

.C+ SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION 1

(j) Temporarily tighten the ‘self-locking fiut.,
(2) Remove the special tools (MB99123f,~‘MB9&&9), and
tighten ,the self-locking nut to the, -speclf&d .., barque.
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Caution j .I
Do not use an Impact wrench. P ..dI.; ;‘-. ::-; :
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C’, ] : 4, 7,

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REAR SUSPENSI0.N 7 Shocl( Absorber..~~se~~i~~~tabi!irer. Bq
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i’ INSPECTION 341002eoo1p
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l Check the rubber parts ioi~ dat%agg. ’
l Check the coil springs for crack, damag6ior
.,. deterioration.
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STABILIZER BAR 341005SOO4S

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, ’

Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
l Lower Arm Cover Removal and Installation
<Vehicles with aero parts> (Refer to P.34-12.)

9-14 Nm
7-10 ft.lbs.

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39 Nm AlZXO212
2 8 ft.lbs.

Removal steps
1. Stabilizer link mounting nuts
2. Stabilizer link
.A4 3. Stabilizer bar bracket
4. Bushing
5. Stabilizer bar

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349.18 .REAR S U S P E N S I O N - Stabilizer B a r

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

, .A+ STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION
Position the stabillizer bar so that the making on the stabilizer
bar and the edge of the bracket becomes the reference value,
and then tighten the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt.

12X0045

INSPECTION , i. * ‘i. 1 3,’ *:, ” ~I$%*

l Check the bushings for wear and, deterioration,, L!~, .,, ,;,
l Check the stabilizer bar food’deterioiat& oi ?%amage.-~”
l Check all bolts for condition and straightness:- ,I
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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE

CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: OS-l.5 Nm (4-13 in.lbs.)
(2) When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the stabilizer link.
(3) When the measured value is low’er than the standard
value, check thaJ the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possjble
.I to use that ball joint.

BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK

If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust cover, replace
the stabilizer link.
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STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER”

REPLACEMENT 34101oooO34

Replace the dust cover by the following procedure only if

the dust cover has become damaged by accident during
servicing.
(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.

Clip ring
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(2) Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the dust cover.

(3) Use plastic tape on the stabilizer link threads as shown

in the illustration, and then install the dust cover to the
stabilizer link.
(4) Secure the dust cover with the clip ring.
NOTE
When installing the clip ring, align the ends at a 90”
Clip ring ends (1130~ on angle from the axis of the stabilizer link.
opposite side also possible)

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