Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Installation








SUSPENSION: REAR STRUT ROD: INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD





(a) Install the strut rod (rear side), bolt and nut, and temporarily tighten the bolt.

NOTE: When installing the bolt, fix the nut and temporarily tighten the bolt.

HINT: Insert the bolt from the inner side of the vehicle and temporarily install the bolt.





(b) Connect the strut rod (front side) with the bolt and nut.

NOTE: When installing the bolt, fix the nut and temporarily tighten the bolt.

2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION





(a) Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wooden block to avoid damage. Apply a load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the suspension arm assembly No. 1 (inner side of the vehicle) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.
3. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD





(a) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf)

NOTE: When installing the bolt, fix the nut and tighten the bolt.





(b) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf)

NOTE: When installing the bolt, fix the nut and tighten the bolt.





(c) Install the parking brake cable with the bolt.
Torque: 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 53 in-lbf)
4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 6 ft-lbf)
5. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment Service and Repair.