REAR SUSPENSION

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SECTION

REAR SUSPENSION

CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 2
PREPARATIONS ........................................................ 3
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3
Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ............................. 5
Components ............................................................. 5
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 5
Removal and Installation .......................................... 5
REMOVAL ............................................................. 5
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 6

SHOCK ABSORBER .................................................. 7

Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
LEAF SPRING ............................................................ 8
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 8
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .................. 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 9
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 10
General Specifications ............................................ 10

RSU

RSU-1

PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions for Brake System

PFP:00001
EES000HW

Recommended fluid is brake fluid DOT 3.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake caliper
and wheel cylinder, use clean brake fluid.
Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will
ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tube.
Always torque brake lines when installing.
Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing
drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal
occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-9, "Bleeding Brake System" WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with a dust collector.

RSU-2

SBR686C

PREPARATIONS
PREPARATIONS
Special Service Tool

PFP:00002

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EES000HX

Tool name
Tool number

Description

Drift
ST23860000
a: 38 mm dia.
b: 33 mm dia.

Removing leaf spring front bushing

D
ZZA0834D

RSU
Drift
ST01540000
a: 46 mm dia.
b: 32 mm dia.

Installing leaf spring front bushing

F
ZZA0834D

Commercial Service Tool

EES000IU

Tool name

Description

H
1.Flare nut crowfoot
2.Torque wrench
a: 10mm (0.39in)

Removing and installing each brake piping

S-NT360

RSU-3

Spring fatigue

Suspension looseness

Refer to RSU-5

Incorrect wheel alignment

Stabilizer fatigue

ROAD WHEEL

NVH in WT section.

DRIVE SHAFT

NVH in RAX section.

BRAKES

NVH in BR section.

STEERING

NVH in PS section.

PFP:00003

NVH in WT section.

EES000IH

TIRES

NVH in FAX and FSU sections.

FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION

NVH in RFD section.

DIFFERENTIAL

NVH in PR section.

PROPELLER SHAFT

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

Parts interference

Bushing or mounting deterioration

Refer to RSU-7

Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Noise

Shake

Vibration

Shimmy

Judder

Poor quality ride or

handling

Refer to RSU-5

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

Reference page

REAR SUSPENSION

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

Symptom

: Applicable

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Improper installation, looseness

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Components

PFP:55020

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EES000HY

RSU

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SEIA0116E

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1

Leaf spring

Rear spring bushing

Damper

Rear spring plate

Rear spring shackle

Rear spring pad

Rear spring clip bolt

Shock absorber

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

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EES000HZ

Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, and damage.

Move rear wheels (RH/LH) to check unusual free play.

Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

Removal and Installation

EES000IS

REMOVAL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Remove tires. Raise vehicle.

Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PR-3, "Removal and Installation" .
Remove brake tube from wheel cylinder.
Remove load sensing valve from vehicle.
Set transmission jack under final drive.
Remove shock absorber upper mounting nuts and washers, and remove shock absorber from vehicle.
Remove shackle pin mounting nuts and washers, and remove shackle pin from vehicle.
Remove rear spring pin mounting nuts and bolts, and remove rear spring pin from vehicle.
Lower transmission jack, and remove rear suspension assembly from vehicle.

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION

For tightening torque, refer to Rear Suspension Assembly RSU-5, "Components" . Install in reverse
order of removal.

RSU-6

SHOCK ABSORBER
SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and Installation

PFP:56210

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EES000IO

REMOVAL
1.
2.

Set transmission jack under final drive.

Remove shock absorber mounting nuts, and remove shock absorber from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Refer to component parts drawing for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

RSU

RSU-7

LEAF SPRING
LEAF SPRING
Removal and Installation

PFP:55020
EES000IQ

REMOVAL
1.
2.
3.
4.

Set transmission jack under final drive.

Remove shock absorber mounting nuts and washers, and remove shock absorber from vehicle.
Remove shackle pin mounting nuts and washers, and remove shackle pin from vehicle.
Remove rear spring pin mounting nuts and bolts, and remove
rear spring pin from vehicle.

SRA704

5.
6.

Remove mounting nuts from U-bolt, and remove spring lower

pad from U-bolt.
Remove leaf spring from vehicle.

SRA702

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check leaf spring for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Also check bushing for damage. If any,
replace leaf spring and bushing as a set.

INSTALLATION

Refer to component parts drawing for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly and Assembly

EES000IT

DISASSEMBLY

Set a drift (special service tool) as shown in the figure. Push out
leaf spring front bushing from leaf spring with a press.

SEIA0119E

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Check leaf spring and leaf spring front bushing for deformation, cracks, damage. If any, replace them.

RSU-8

LEAF SPRING
ASSEMBLY

Set a drift (special service tool), and press leaf spring front bushing into leaf spring with a press.

SEIA0120E

RSU

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General Specifications
Suspension type

PFP:00030
EES000IY

Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf spring

Shock absorber type

Double-acting hydraulic

RSU-10