2C-2 Rear Suspension:
Repair Instructions
Rear Wheel Alignment Inspection
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Measure toe and camber referring to “Front Wheel
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Section 2B”.
NOTE
Rear suspension is not adjustable structure.
Rear toe (total)
: IN 3.8 ± 3.8 mm (IN 0.1969 ± 0.1969 in)
Rear camber
: –1° ± 1
If measured value is out of specified value, check
following items for damage, deformation and crack.
• Rear axle (torsion beam)
• Spindle, wheel hub or wheel bearing
• Vehicle body
Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
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Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2) Remove tail end member trim (1) and quarter inner
trim (2).
3) Support rear axle by using floor jack to prevent it
from lowering.
4) Remove shock absorber lower nut.
5) Remove shock absorber upper nut. Then remove
shock absorber, a pair of upper washers and lower
washer.
Installation
1) Install shock absorber (1), a pair of upper washers
(2) and lower washer.
Tighten new rear shock absorber upper nut (4) and
lower nut temporarily at this step.
CAUTION
!
Never reuse the removed rear shock
absorber upper nut.
NOTE
A pair of upper washers (2) are installed as
shown in figure.
3. Clip
3
3
2
3
1
3
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3. Body panel
1
4
3
2
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