Rear Suspension Frame Removal And Installation: Installation

Reference: REAR SUSPENSION CONSTRUCTION 

1. Remounting rear differential to rear suspension fame referring to REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT COMPONENTS :Rear.
2. Support rear suspension frame with rear differential by using mission jack, and jack up it.
   WARNING: When mounting rear suspension frame, be sure to apply some supporting equipment (such as mission jack) under it at well-balanced position in the center section so as to prevent from its drop.
3. Install rear suspension frame (3) to vehicle body and tighten rear suspension frame mount bolts (1) with washer (2) to specified torque.
   CAUTION: If reuse suspension frame mount bolt, apply engine oil to thread, bearing and trunk surface.

   Tightening torque 

   Rear suspension frame mount bolt a: 135 N.m (13.5 kg-m, 98.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 1: Rear Suspension Frame Mount Bolt

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4. Tighten wheel sensor bolt (1) to specified torque and then connect wheel sensor harness clamp (2).

   Tightening torque 

   Wheel sensor bolt a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 2: Wheel Sensor Bolt

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5. Tighten parking cable clamp bolt (1) to specified torque and then connect parking cable clamp (2).

   Tightening torque 

   Parking cable clamp bolt a: 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 3: Identifying Parking Cable Clamp Bolt

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6. Install upper arm referring to UPPER ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
7. Install rear suspension knuckle referring to REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
8. Install rear drive shaft referring to REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :Rear.
9. Install lower arm referring to LOWER ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
10. Install trailing rod referring to TRAILING ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
11. Install control rod referring to CONTROL ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
12. Install rear wheel hub assembly referring to REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
13. Connect rear propeller shaft to differential aligning match marks on flanges. Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
14. Install exhaust muffler and exhaust center pipe referring to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
15. Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. Refer to AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM .
16. Upon completion of all jobs, depress brake pedal with about 30 kg (66 lbs) load three to five times so as to obtain proper drum-to-shoe clearance. Adjust parking brake cable. Refer to PARKING BRAKE CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT .
17. Install rear wheels.
18. Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and proper braking is obtained.
19. Lower hoist and tighten rear wheel bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Wheel nut: 100 N.m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft) 

20. Bounce vehicle up and down to stabilize suspension.
21. Tighten each bolts and nuts to specified torque with vehicle weight on suspension.
    NOTE: It is the most desirable to have vehicle off hoist and in non-loaded condition when tightening them.
22. Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
23. Check each installed part for fluid leakage.
24. Check rear toe and camber and adjust it if necessary. For check and adjustment procedures, refer to REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .