REAR

SUSPENSION
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GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Suspension system 3-link, torsion axle with coil spring

Coil spring
Free height and identification color

Model Free height mm (in.) Identification color

1.6 GL ALL 1.8 GL ALL 348.0 (13.70) Brown 2 lines

1.6 GLS ALL 1.8 GLS ALL 355.8 (14.01) White 2 lines

GL. GLS : Trim level

Shock absorber
Type Hydraulic, cylindrical, double acting type
Max. length 619 mm (24.37 in.)
Min. length 432 mm (17.01 in.)
Stroke 187 mm (7.36 in.)

SERVICE STANDARD

Toe 0 mm (0 in.)
Camber -40'

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

TIGHTENING TORQUE Nm kg.cm Ib.ft

Wheel bearing self locking nut 150-200 1500-2000 108-145

Shock absorber upper mounting nut 25-35 250-350 18-25
Shock absorber lower mounting nut 80-100 800-1000 58-72
Lateral rod to body 80-100 800-1000 58-72
Lateral rod to axle beam 80-100 800-1000 58-72
Trailing arm mounting bolt 130-150 1300-1500 94-108
Brake assembly mounting bolt 50-60 500-600 36-43
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LUBRICANT

Recommended lubricant Quantity

Wheel bearings, oil seal lip, inside surface of SAE J310a, Multipurpose grease As required
the hub and hub cap NLGI-2 or equivalent
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SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool
Illustration Use
(Number and Name)

09546-11000 Compression of the front coil spring.

Spring compressor

09555-28000 Removal and installation of the torsion arm

Torsion arm bushing bushing (use with 09216-21100).
remover and installer

09216-21100 Removal and installation of the lateral rod

Mounting bushing remover bushing (use with 09545-21400,
and installer base 09556-31000, 09555-28000).

09545-21400 Removal and installation of the lateral rod

Lateral rod bushing arbor bushing (use with 09216-21100
09556-31000).

09556-31000 Removal and installation of the lateral rod

Bushing remover and bushing (use with 09216-21100,
installer 09545-21400).

09517-21400 Removal of rear wheel bearing outer race.

Drift

09432-21700 Installation of rear hub bearing outer race

Bearing outer race installer (use with 09500-21000).

09500-21000 Removal and installation of oil seal and

Bar bearing (use with 09432-21700).
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Probable cause Remedy

Abnormal sound Loose installation parts Retighten

Damaged or worn wheel bearings Replace
Faulty shock absorber Replace damaged parts
Defective tire Replace

Poor ride control Excessive tire pressure Adjust pressure

Faulty shock absorber Replace
Loose wheel nuts Tighten to specified torque
Sagging or broken coil spring Replace
Defective tire Replace
Worn bushings Replace

Vehicle body tilts to one side Deformation of torsional axle and arm Replace
assembly
Worn bushings Replace
Sagging or broken coil spring Replace
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The rear suspension assembly must be free of worn, loose or
damaged parts prior to measurement of rear wheel alignment.

Standard value
Toe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 mm
Camber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40

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

WHEEL BEARING STARTING TORQUE

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

Service limit . . . . . . . . . 22 Nm (2.2 kg.cm, 4.9 Ibs) or less

4. If the hub and drum starting force exceeds the limit, remove
the 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 the
bearings.

NOTE
There should be no axial clearance for hub and bearimg
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REAR SUSPENSION

COMPONENTS

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

REMOVAL
1. Remove the lateral rod assembly.
2. Hold the lateral rod to the axle beam with wire, etc.
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3. Jack up the torsion axle and arm assembly.

4. Remove the shock absorber mounting nuts and trailing arm
mounting bolts.

INSPECION
1. Check the trailing arm and axle beam for deformation or
damage.
2. Check the torsion bar for damage.
3. Check the lateral rod for damage or deformation.
4. Check the bushings for crack, deterioration, or unusual wear.

INSTALLATION
1. Install and tighten the rear wheel bearing nut to the specified
torque. Check the wheel bearing for end play and starting
force. (Refer to Page 55-6).
2. After filling the hub cap with multipurpose grease, install the
hub cap.
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SHOCK ABSORBER

COMPONENTS

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

DISASSEMBLY
1. Before removing the piston rod tightening nut, compress the
coil spring using the special tool.

CAUTION
Do not use an air tool to compress the special tool.
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2. While holding the piston rod, remove the piston rod

tightening nut.

INSPECTION
1. Check the rubber parts for damage.
2. Check the coil springs for damage or deterioration.

ASSEMBLY
1. As shown in the illustration, fit the dust cover to the cup
assembly.

2. With the position of the bracket assembly as shown in the

figure, tighten the tightening nut according to the specified
torque.
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TORSION AXLE, ARM ASSEMBLY AND LATERAL ROD

COMPONENTS

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

DISASSEMBLY
1. Drive out and press in the arm bushing using the special
tool.
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2. Drive out and press in the lateral rod bushing using the
special tool.

ASSEMBLY
1. Install the trailing arm bushing with the special tool.

2. Press in the lateral rod bushing with the special tool.

Press in the bushing so that the amount of projection is
equal on either side.
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REAR AXLE HUB

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.
3. Remove the brake drum.

DISASSEMBLY
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the oil seal from the
drum.
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2. After removing grease from inside the hub, remove the

bearing 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.

NOTE
Be sure to use a new grease seal.

4. Install the outside bearing inner race.

INSTALLATION
1. Before installing the rear hub assembly, inspect the rear
wheel bearing nut using the following method to determine
whether it is reusable or not.
1) Screw in the rear wheel bearing nut on the spindle until
the gap shown in the illustration is achieved.
2) Measure the torque required to rotate the rear wheel
bearing nut while backing it off (turning it counter-
clockwise).

Limit : 6.5 Nm (48 ft.lbs.)

3) If the measured torque is less than the limit, replace the

rear wheel bearing nut with a new one.
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2. Install and tighten the rear wheel bearing nut to the specified
torque. Check the wheel bearing for end play and starting
force. (Refer to Page 55-6)
3. After filling the hub cap with multipurpose grease, install the
hub cap.

MOTE
The rear hub cap be reused unless it is damaged or
deformed.