REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION [4WD]

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): JM0*100001-200000

Caution

•  Install the rear stabilizer being careful of the following so as not to decrease the functionality of the rear stabilizer.

―  Do not apply grease to the stabilizer bushing and stabilizer bar contact area.

―  Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar.

•  Wipe off any dirt or oil on the stabilizer bushing and the stabilizer bar.

•  Do not allow the dust boot of the rear stabilizer control link to touch the body, the rear shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the rear stabilizer control link could be damaged.

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

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2.  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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3.  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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4.  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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5.  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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6.  Point the identification mark to the right side of the vehicle and install the rear stabilizer component.

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

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8.  Tighten nut A.

9.  Tighten nut B.

10.  Tighten nut A.

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

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12.  Install the following parts. (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

(1)  Rear coil spring (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Remove the rear stabilizer control link.

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(3)  Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

13.  Install the following parts. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

(1)  TWC (SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

(2)  Middle pipe (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

(3)  Strut bar

(4)  Tunnel member

(5)  Brace bar

14.  Install the insulator.

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15.  Install the fasteners in the order shown in the figure.

16.  Install the following parts. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(1)  Floor under cover No.1

(2)  Floor under cover No.2

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

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18.  Assemble the rear differential breather hose.

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19.  Assemble the wiring harness clips and wiring harness connector as shown in the figure.

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20.  Install the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): JM0*200001-, PP1*

1.  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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2.  Point the identification mark to the right side of the vehicle and install the rear stabilizer component.

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

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4.  Tighten nut A.

5.  Tighten nut B.

6.  Tighten nut A.

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

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8.  Install the following parts. (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

(1)  Rear coil spring (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Remove the rear stabilizer control link.

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(3)  Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Install the following parts. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

(1)  TWC (SKYACTIV-G 2.5)

(2)  Middle pipe (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

(3)  Strut bar

(4)  Tunnel member

(5)  Brace bar

10.  Install the insulator.

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11.  Install the fasteners in the order shown in the figure.

12.  Install the following parts. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(1)  Floor under cover No.1

(2)  Floor under cover No.2

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

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14.  Assemble the rear differential breather hose.

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15.  Assemble the wiring harness clips and wiring harness connector as shown in the figure.

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16.  Install the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

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

Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

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

Caution

•  If the rear stabilizer bracket is installed using a vise, it may deform.

•  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 rear stabilizer bushing.

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Suspension Links Installation Note

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

(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.