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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

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REAR SUSPENSION

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS

M1341000300993

Item

Standard value

Toe in  mm (in)

± 2 (0.12 ± 0.08)

Camber

−1° 00' ± 0° 30' (Difference between right and 

left within 0

° 30')

Control link ball joint rotation starting torque N

⋅ m (in-lb)

0.5 

− 2.5 (4.5 − 22.1)

Control link slide bushing rotation starting torque N

⋅ m (in-lb) 2.0 (17.7) or less

Lower arm pillow ball bushing rotation starting torque N

⋅ m 

(in-lb)

Rear suspension crossmember side: 3.0 
(26.5) or less, Knuckle side: 9.8 (86.7) or less

Trailing arm ball joint rotation starting torque N

⋅ m (in-lb)

0.5 

− 2.5 (4.5 − 22.1)

Trailing arm pillow ball bushing rotation torque N

⋅ m (in-lb)

1.5 (13.2) or less

Upper arm ball joint rotation starting torque N

⋅ m (in-lb)

3.4 (30.0) or less

Upper arm pillow ball bushing rotation torque N

⋅ m (in-lb)

1.5 (13.2) or less

Stabilizer link ball joint rotation torque N

⋅ m (in-lb)

10 

− 30° C (50 − 86° F): 0.2 − 2.0 (1.8 − 17.7)

Other than 10 

− 30° C (50 − 86° F): 0.2 − 5.0 

(1.8 

− 44.2)

LUBRICANTS

M1341000400321

Item

Specified lubricant

Quantity

Inside of control link ball joint dust 
cover and lip part

Multipurpose grease SAE J310, 
NLGI No.2 or equivalent

Inside of dust cover: Approx.7g 

(0.247 oz)

Lip part: As required

Inside of trailing arm ball joint dust 
cover and lip part

Inside of dust cover: Approx.7g 

(0.247 oz)

Lip part: As required

Inside of upper arm ball joint dust 
cover and lip part

Inside of dust cover: 9.0 

− 10.0 g 

(0.32 

− 0.35 oz)

Lip part: As required

REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

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REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

INTRODUCTION TO REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

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If the rear suspension is faulty, the vehicle will not run 
straightforward or noise will occur. Incorrect wheel 
alignment, malfunction of shock absorber, stabilizer 
bar, coil spring, control arms or worn or out-of-bal-
ance will cause these problems.

REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If 
you follow them thoroughly, you will be sure that you 
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a 
rear suspension fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.

2. Verify that the condition described by the 

customer exists.

3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom 

Chart.

4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.

SYMPTOM CHART

M1341013500306

Symptom

Inspection procedure

Reference page

Squeaks or other abnormal noise

1

 

P.34-6

Poor ride

2

 

P.34-7

Body tilting

3

 

P.34-7

SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: Squeaks or other Abnormal Noise

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for loose rear suspension 
installation bolts and nuts.

Q: Are the rear suspension installation bolts and nuts 

loose?
YES : 

Retighten them, and then go to Step 5.

NO : 

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the condition of the shock 
absorbers (worn bushings).

Q: Are the shock absorbers (bushings) in good 

condition?
YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 
5.

STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms 
and/or control links for deformity or damage.

Q: Are the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or 

control links in good condition?
YES : 

Go to Step 4.

NO : 

Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 
5.

STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or 
damage.

Q: Are the trailing arms in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 5.

NO : 

Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 
5.

STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Poor Ride

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for excessive tire inflation 
pressure.
Refer to GROUP 31, On-vehicle Service 

− Tire Infla-

tion Pressure Check 

P.31-8

.

Q: Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Adjust the pressure, and then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check the condition of the shock 
absorbers (weak or broken springs).

Q: Are the shock absorbers in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 
4.

STEP 3. Check the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer 
bar links for deformity or damage.

Q: Are the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer bar links 

deformed or damaged?
YES : 

Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 

4.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: Body Tilting

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for weak or deteriorated 
bushings.

Q: Are the bushings in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 2.

NO : 

Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 
5.

STEP 2. Check for weak or broken coil springs.

Q: Are the coil springs in good condition?

YES : 

Go to Step 3.

NO : 

Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 
5.

STEP 3. Check the upper arms and/or lower arms 
and/or control links for deformity or damage.

Q: Are the upper arms and/or lower arms and/or 

control links deformed or damaged?
YES : 

Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 

5.

NO : 

Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the trailing arms for deformity or 
damage.

Q: Are the trailing arms deformed or damaged?

YES : 

Replace the faulty part, and then go to Step 

5.

NO : 

Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES : 

The procedure is complete.

NO : 

Return to Step 1.

SPECIAL TOOLS

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SPECIAL TOOLS

M1341000600820

Tool

Tool number and 
name

Supersession

Application

MB991004

MB991004
Wheel alignment 
gauge attachment

MB991004-01 or 
General service tool

Wheel alignment 
measurement

MB991006

MB991006
Preload socket

MB990228-01

Upper arm ball joint rotation 
starting torque measurement

MB990326

MB990326
Preload socket

General service tool

• Control link ball joint 

rotation starting torque 
measurement

• Control link slide bushing 

rotation starting torque 
measurement

• Lower arm pillow ball 

bushing rotation starting 
torque measurement

• Trailing arm ball joint 

rotation starting torque 
measurement

• Trailing arm pillow ball 

bushing rotation torque 
measurement

• Upper arm pillow ball 

bushing rotation torque 
measurement

• Stabilizer link ball joint 

rotation torque 
measurement

MB991832

a

b

c

d

e

MB991832

a: MB991793
b: MB991796
c: MB991794
d: MB991829
e: MB991830

Spring compressor set

a: Spring compressor
b: Attachment 
c: Upper plate
d: Arm bracket
e: Fixture

General service tool

Rear coil spring compression
NOTE: The coil spring can not 
be compressed by following 
conventional special tools.

.

MB991237
Spring compressor body

MB991239
Arm set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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