REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD]

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Caution
•  Install the rear stabilizer being careful for the following so as not to decrease the functionality of the rear stabilizer.
?  Do not apply grease to the rear stabilizer bushing and rear stabilizer contact area.
?  Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the front stabilizer bushing and the rear stabilizer.
•  Wipe off any dirt or oil using a clean rag.

1.  Install the rear stabilizer bushing with the slit pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

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2.  Install the rear stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing by hand using the following procedure.

3.  During rear stabilizer bracket installation, keep the deviation in the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure. (See Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note.)

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W1: 0.5 mm {0.02 in} max.
W2: 2 mm {0.08 in} max.

4.  After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

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H1: 13 mm {0.51 in} max.
H2: 13 mm {0.51 in} max.

5.  After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the rear stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

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H3: 3 mm {0.1 in} max.

6.  Place the rear stabilizer component on a level workbench, and verify that it is within the range shown in the figure.

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H4: 36.8—56.8 mm {1.45—2.23 in}

7.  Assemble the rear stabilizer component so that the identification mark is on the right side of the vehicle.

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8.  Temporarily tighten nuts A and B shown in the figure.

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9.  Tighten nut A.

Tightening torque
21—26 N·m {2.2—2.6 kgf·m, 16—19 ft·lbf}

10.  Tighten nut B.

Tightening torque
21—26 N·m {2.2—2.6 kgf·m, 16—19 ft·lbf}

11.  Tighten nut A.

Tightening torque
21—26 N·m {2.2—2.6 kgf·m, 16—19 ft·lbf}

12.  Lift up the rear crossmember component using a jack and install the rear crossmember installation nuts.

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Tightening torque
91—111 N·m {9.3—11 kgf·m, 68—81 ft·lbf}

13.  Assemble the following parts: (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

(1)  Rear upper arm (See REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)
(2)  Rear lateral link (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

14.  Install the following parts:

(1)  Protector (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Rear coil spring (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Rear stabilizer control link
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(4)  Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  TWC (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T].)
(6)  Strut bar
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(7)  Tunnel member
(8)  Brace bar
(9)  Floor under cover No.1 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(10)  Floor under cover No.2 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

15.  Assemble the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector.

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16.  Assemble the rear differential breather hose.

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17.  Assemble the wiring harness clips and connectors shown in the figure.

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18.  Assemble the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor)

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19.  Install the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

20.  Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

21.  Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

22.  Perform the headlight auto leveling system initial setting. (With auto leveling sensor) (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION.)


Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

1.  If the rear stabilizer bracket cannot be installed by hand, install it using a vise.

Caution
•  If the rear stabilizer bracket is installed using a vise, it could be deformed.
•  Set a cylindrically-shaped object as shown in the figure so that pressure is applied to the rear stabilizer bracket flange, and install the rear stabilizer bracket to the rare stabilizer bushing.
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Suspension Links Installation Note

1.  When installing the joint sections with rubber bushings, perform the following procedures.

(1)  Temporarily tighten the bolts with the vehicle lifted up.
(2)  Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.