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GENERAL

GENERAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Suspension system Trailing arm with coil spring

Coil springWire dia. x O.D. x free height

Identification colorShock absorber

TypeMax. lengthMin. lengthStroke

Identification color

mm (in.) 10.7 x 117.7 x 306.3(0.42 x 4.63 x 12)Green

Hydraulic, cylindrical, double acting type411 mm (16.18 in.)266 mm (10.47 in.)145 mm (5.71 in.)Red

SERVICE STANDARD

ToeCamber

NOTEThe rear wheel alignment is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. If toe or camber is not within thespecification, replace the damaged parts.

TIGHTENING TORQUENm kg.cm Ib.ft

Rear suspension arm assembly fixture mounting nutsBoth ends of suspension arm nutsRear shock absorber mounting nuts (both)Rear spindle to backing plate boltsHub nut

8 8 - 1 0 8 9 0 0 - 1 1 0 0 6 5 - 8 08 8 - 1 0 8 900-1100 6 5 - 7 96 4 - 7 8 6 5 0 - 8 0 0 4 7 - 5 84 9 - 5 9 5 0 0 - 6 0 0 3 6 - 4 3

147-196 1500-2000 108-145

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GENERAL

LUBRICANTS

Inside of suspension arm (L.H.) and outerperiphery of suspension arm (R.H.)Bushing A and B

Inside of dust cover and lip

Wheel bearings, oil seal lip and inside

Inside hub cap

Recommended lubricants

Multipurpose greaseSAE J310, NLGI No.3Multipurpose greaseSAE J310, NLGI No.3Multipurpose greaseSAE J310, NLGI No.3Multipurpose greaseSAE J310, NLGI No.2Multipurpose greaseSAE J310, NLGI No.2

Quantity

As required

As required

As required

As required

50-60 gm(1.8-2.1 oz)

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GENERAL

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool(Number and name)

09432-21700Bearing outer race installer

09500-21000Bar

Illustration Use

Installation of rear hub outside bearingouter race. (use with 09500-21000)

Removal & installation of oil seal andbearing.

09517-21400Drift

09555-21000Bar

Removal of rear wheel bearing outer

Installation of rear suspension armbushing. (use with 09555-21100)

09555-21100Bushing installer

Installation of rear suspension armbushing A and B. (use with 09555-21000)

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GENERAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Abnormal sound

Poor ride control

Abnormal tire wear

Probable cause

Suspension securing bolt(s) looseLoose wheel nuts

Faulty shock absorberWorn bushingsDamaged or worn wheel bearingsComponents bent or distortedBroken coil spring

Wheel or tire unbalanced

Improper tire inflation

Defective tire

Improper tire inflation

Defective tire

Loose wheel nutsSuspension securing bolt(s) loose

Damaged or broken componentsWorn bushingsFaulty shock absorberSagging or broken coil spring

Improper rear wheel alignment

Improper rear wheel alignment

Bent or damaged parts

Improper inflation

Wheel or tire imbalance

Loose wheel bearings

Faulty shock absorber

Remedy

Tighten to specified torque

Replace damaged parts

Balance

Inflate to specification

Replace

Inflate to specification

Replace

Tighten to specification

Replace

Replace parts

Replace parts

Replace parts

Inflation specification

Balance

Adjust or replace

Inspect and repair

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GENERAL

SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

The rear suspension assembly must be free of worn, loose ordamaged parts prior to measurement of rear wheel alignment.

Standard valueToe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Camber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTEThe rear wheel alignment is set at the factory and cannot beadjusted. If toe or camber is not within the standard value,replace the bent or damaged parts.

WHEEL BEARING END PLAY INSPECTION

1. Release the parking brake lever.2. Set the dial indicator as shown in the illustration.

Measure the end play while moving the hub or drum in andout.

Service limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11 mm (0.0043 in.)

3. If the end play exceeds the limit, retighten the self-lockingnut and recheck the play.

4. If the end play is still beyond the limit, replace the bearing.

WHEEL BEARING STARTING TORQUEINSPECTION

1. Remove the rear wheels.2. Release the parking brake.3. Measure the hub and drum starting force.

Service limit 1.25 Nm (12.5 kg.cm, 10.8 Ib.in)21.8 N (2.18 kg, 4.81 Ibs.)

4. If the hub and drum starting force exceeds the limit, removethe hub cap, loosen the wheel bearing nut and retighten it,and recheck the hub and drum starting force.

5. If the hub starting force is still beyond the limit, replace thebearings.

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REAR SUSPENSION

R E A R S U S P E N S I O N

REMOVAL

1. Support the side frame on a jack stand.2. Remove the rear brake assembly.3. Remove the muffler.4. Jack up the suspension arm and keep it slightly raised.5. Remove the shock absorber.

CAUTIONWhen removing parts such as fuel tank, rear suspension,etc. use a hydraulic floor jack at the front of vehicle (Referto GENERAL GROUP), to prevent the vehicle from tilting.

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6. Lower the jack. Remove the coil spring and temporarilyinstall the shock absorber to the suspension arm.

7. Disconnect the brake hose at the suspension arm andremove the rear suspension arm from the body as anassembly.

INSPECTION

1. Check the suspension arm for distortion or damage.2. Check the suspension shaft for distortion or damage.3. Check the dust cover for damage.4. Check the shock absorbers for malfunction, oil leakage or

noise.5. Check the coil springs for deterioration, cracks or damage.6. Check the spring seats and bump stoppers for damage.7. Check the stabilizer bar for damage.

DISASSEMBLY

1. Before the fixtures are removed, make alignment marks onthe fixtures and suspension arms for reference duringreassembly.

2. Loosen the nuts at both ends of the suspension arm toremove the fixtures and rubber bushings.

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3. Before the rear suspension on cars with a rear stabilizer baris disassembled, put aligning marks on each end of thestabilizer bar in alignment with the punch mark on thestabilizer bar bracket.Then, while the rear suspension is separated into the rightand left arms, remove the stabilizer from the bracket.

4. Remove the dust cover clamp.5. Separate the suspension arm into the right and left arms.

Leave the dust cover attached to the right suspension armto protect the lip from damage.

6. Remove the rubber stopper from the right arm.

7. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove bushing A.

REAR SUSPENSION

8. Using a hammer and drift, drive bushing B out of the leftsuspension arm.

REASSEMBLY

1. Apply the specified grease to the inside of the leftsuspension.

2. Using special tools (09555-21100, 09555-21000), drivebushings B and A, in that order, into the suspension arm.

CAUTION1) Apply grease to all outside surfaces of bushings B and

A.2) Drive bushing B in until the notch on the special tool

(09555-21000) reaches the end of the suspensionarm.

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3. When replacing the dust cover, insert a new one up to thecenter position (stopper) of the right suspension arm.

4. After applying grease to the surface of the right suspensionarm, install the rubber stopper.

5. Slowly push the right and left suspension arms together.Wipe away the surplus grease. Align the marks on thestabilizer bar and the stabilizer bar bracket.

6. Install the rubber bushings, fixtures and washers.

7. After aligning the fixtures with the suspension armsaccording to the alignment marks, loosely tighten the nuts.

CAUTION1) Install the washers and fixtures in the correct direction

and position as shown.2) Tighten the nut to specification with the vehicle

lowered to the floor.

8. Pack grease in the dust cover and lips, and secure the dustcover with the clamp.

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INSTALLATION

1. Tighten the fixture attaching bolts to the specified torque.2. Install the coil springs.

3. Loosely install the shock absorbers.

CAUTIONTighten the nut to specification with the vehicle loweredto the floor.

4. Install the rear brake assembly.5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.6. Lower the vehicle and tighten the suspension arm end nuts

and shock absorber bolts to the specified torque.7. Bleed the brake system.8. Adjust the rear brake shoe clearance.

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REAR AXLE HUB

R E A R A X L E H U B

COMPONENTS

TORQUE : Nm (kg.cm, Ib.ft)

REMOVAL

1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on jack stands.2. Remove the wheel and tire.2. Remove the brake drum.

DISASSEMBLY

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the oil seal from thedrum.

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2. After removing grease from inside the hub, remove thebearing outer races, using a hammer and drift.

INSPECTION

1. Check for a damaged or worn bearing.2. Check for a worn or damaged brake drum inside surface.

ASSEMBLY

1. After applying the specified grease to the bearing surface,drive the bearing outer races into position.

2. Install the inside bearing inner race.3. Install the grease seal and apply grease to the seal lips.

NOTEBe sure to use a new grease seal.

4. Install the outside bearing inner race.

09517-21400

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INSTALLATION

1. Install and tighten the self-locking nut to the specifiedtorque. Check the wheel bearing for end play androtary-sliding resistance. (Refer to Page 55-6)

2 . After filling the hub cap with multipurpose grease, install thehub cap.

NOTEWhen replacing, a new self-locking nut and hub cap mustbe used.

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