This is a multi-link type double wishbone indepen-
dent rear suspension. Because the left and right
wheels move independently with almost no change
in tire posture, the tires contact the ground firmly,
providing excellent steering stability as well as
improved riding comfort.

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

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 out-of-balance tires
can cause these problems.

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UPPER ARM

REAR FRAME

COIL SPRING

SHOCK ABSORBER

STABILIZER BAR

LOWER ARM

TOE CONTROL ARM

TRAILING ARM

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REAR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY

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Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If
you follow them carefully, 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

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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, then go to Step 6.

NO :

Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check for malfunction of shock absorber
(worn bushings).

Q: Is the shock absorber (bushings) in good

condition?
YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Replace it, then go to Step 6.

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

Q: Are the upper arms and/or toe control arms in

good condition?
YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

Replace it, then go to Step 6.

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 it, then go to Step 6.

STEP 5. Check the rear frame for deformations or
damage.

Q: Is the rear frame deformed or damaged?

YES :

Adjust or replace it, then go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES :

The procedure is complete.

NO :

Return to Step 1.

SYMPTOM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

REFERENCE PAGE

Squeaks or other abnormal noise

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Poor ride

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Body tilting

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Poor Ride

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check for excessive tire inflation
pressure.

Q: Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

YES :

Go to Step 2.

NO :

Adjust the pressure, then go to Step 4.

STEP 2. Check for malfunction of shock absorber
(weak or broken springs).

Q: Is the shock absorber in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Replace it, then go to Step 4.

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

Q: Is the stabilizer bar and/or stabilizer link deformed

or damaged?
YES :

Go to Step 4.

NO :

Replace it, then 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 it, then go to Step 6.

STEP 2. Check for weak or broken springs.

Q: Are the springs in good condition?

YES :

Go to Step 3.

NO :

Replace it, then go to Step 6.

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

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

control arms deformed or damaged?
YES :

Replace it, then go to Step 6.

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 it, then go to Step 6.

NO :

Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check the rear frame for deformity or
damage.

Q: Is the rear frame deformed or damaged?

YES :

Replace it, then go to Step 6.

NO :

Go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Retest the system.

Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?

YES :

The procedure is complete.

NO :

Return to Step 1.

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