REAR COIL SPRING > INSTALLATION

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1. Install the coil spring insulator lower onto the rear axle beam.
   

2. Install the coil spring insulator upper so that its gap fits onto the end of coil spring.
   

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   Fit

3. Install the coil spring onto the rear axle beam.
   

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   *1	Paint Mark

   NOTICE:

   The paint mark of the coil spring should be towards the underside and rear side of the vehicle.

1. Support the axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.
   

2. Jack up the axle beam slowly, and provisionally install the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt and nut onto the axle beam.
   

3. Install the suspension support and cushion retainer.
   

4. While holding the piston rod, install a new nut (lower nut) to the specified standard.
   

   Standard:

   15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 in.)
   

5. Install a new nut (upper nut) onto the lower nut.
   

6. Hold the lower nut and tighten the upper nut against it.
   

   Torque:

   25 N*m{ 250 kgf*cm , 18 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the rear floor panel brace LH with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   30 N*m{ 307 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Connect the flexible hose onto the axle beam with a new clip.
   

2. Using a union nut wrench, install the brake tube.
   

   Torque:

   15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (Click here).

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the skid control sensor wire onto the axle beam with the bolt and the nut.
   

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m{ 87 kgf*cm , 75 in.*lbf }

2. Connect the skid control sensor wire connector.
   

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
   

   Minimum Length:

   Item	Length
   Rear	38.5 mm (1.594 in.)

   HINT:

   If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.

2. Using a hammer and a wooden block, tap in the gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the gasket in the correct direction.
      
   2. Do not reuse the gasket.
      
   3. Do not damage the gasket by dropping it, etc
      
   4. Do not damage the outer surface of the gasket.
      
   5. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
      
   6. After the installation, check that the gaps between the flanges of the front exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe assembly are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right
      

3. Hang the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
   

4. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the front exhaust assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 compression springs.
   

   Torque:

   43 N*m{ 438 kgf*cm , 32 ft.*lbf }

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
   

   Minimum Length:

   Item	Length
   Rear	38.5 mm (1.594 in.)

   HINT:

   If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.

2. Fully push a new exhaust pipe gasket onto the front exhaust pipe assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the gasket in the correct direction.
      
   2. Do not reuse the gasket.
      
   3. Do not damage the gasket by dropping it, etc.
      
   4. Do not damage the outer surface of the gasket.
      
   5. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
      
   6. After the installation, check that the gaps between the flanges of the front exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe assembly are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right.
      

3. Hang the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
   

4. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the front exhaust assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 compression springs.
   

   Torque:

   43 N*m{ 438 kgf*cm , 32 ft.*lbf }

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
   

   Minimum length:

   41.5 mm (1.634 in.)
   

   If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
   

2. Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the exhaust pipe gasket in the correct direction.
      
   2. Do not damage the outer surface of the exhaust pipe gasket.
      
   3. Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
      
   4. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
      

3. Hang the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 3 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports.
   

4. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   43 N*m{ 438 kgf*cm , 32 ft.*lbf }

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
   

   Minimum length:

   41.5 mm (1.634 in.)
   

   If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
   

2. Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the exhaust pipe gasket in the correct direction.
      
   2. Do not damage the outer surface of the exhaust pipe gasket.
      
   3. Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
      
   4. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
      

3. Hang the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 3 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports.
   

4. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   43 N*m{ 438 kgf*cm , 32 ft.*lbf }

1. Connect the No. 8 air hose to the tail exhaust pipe.
   

1. Connect the No. 7 air hose to the tail exhaust pipe.
   

1. Using a union nut wrench (14 mm), install the No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor.
   

   Torque:

   30 N*m{ 306 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (Click here).

2. Engage the harness clamp.
   

3. Engage the harness clamp and connect the No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
   

1. Install the engine under cover assembly with the 4 bolts and the 4 clips.
   

   Torque:

   5.0 N*m{ 51 kgf*cm , 44 in.*lbf }

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Lower the vehicle from the jack.
   

2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
   

1. Fully tighten the 2 bolts.
   

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   *1	RH Side
   *2	LH Side

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 67 ft.*lbf }

1. Fully tighten the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Refer to the instructions for bleed brake line (Click here).