SECTION 204-02: Rear Suspension

SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in

Front lower arm bolts 115 85 -
Parking brake cable bracket bolt 1.9 - 17
Rear lower arm inboard bolt (Cam Adjuster) 90 66 -
Rear lower arm outboard bolt 115 85 -
Rearsubframe bolts 115 85 -
Shock absorber lower bolt 115 85 -
Shock absorber upper nuts 25 18 -
Stabilizer bar bracket bolts 60 44 -

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Stabilizer bar link lower nuts 70 52 -
Stabilizer bar link upper nuts 10 - 89
Trailing arm-to-body bolts 175 129 -
Trailing olts 175 129 -
Upper arm bolts 115 85 -
Wheel bearing and wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts 110 81 -
Wheel hub nut 133 98 -
Wheel speed sensor bolt 4.8 - 42
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Wheel Knuckle - All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - All Wheel Drive
(AWD) .

2.

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3. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

4. General Equipment: Jackstand.

5. Relocate and support the component.

6. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

 7. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

8. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

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9. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

10. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Installation
1. • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

2. NOTE: Finger tighten only.

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3. NOTE: Finger tighten only.

4. NOTE: Finger tighten only.

5. General Equipment: Jackstand.

 6. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.

• Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

7. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.

• Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

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8. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.

• Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

9. • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

10. • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

11. • Tighten to 4.8 Nm (42 lb-in).

12. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - All Wheel Drive
(AWD) .

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13. Check and, if necessary, align the rear end. Refer to Section 204-00 .
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Wheel Knuckle - Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Front Wheel
Drive (FWD) .

2. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

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3. General Equipment: Jackstand.

4. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

5. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

 6. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

7. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

8. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

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Installation

1. • Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

2. NOTE: Finger tighten only.

3. NOTE: Finger tighten only.

4. NOTE: Finger tighten only.

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5. General Equipment: Jackstand.

6. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.

• Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

7. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.

• Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

 8. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.

• Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

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9. • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

10. • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

11. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Front Wheel Drive
(FWD) .

12. Check and, if necessary, align the rear end. Refer to Section 204-00 .
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Stabilizer Bar

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the
stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Section 100-02 .

2. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing or installing the
nut.

Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

• To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

3. If equipped.
• To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. NOTE: Note the position of each component before removal.

Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

 • To install, tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).

5. NOTE: Note the position of each component before removal.

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Installation

1. NOTE: Inspect and, if necessary, install new stabilizer bar bushings.

NOTE: Make sure that the component is clean, free of foreign material and lubricant.

NOTE: Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.

Visual inspect.
The bushing locator bump on both bushings must face the RH side of the vehicle.

2. On both sides.
General Equipment: Hydraulic Press.
3. NOTE: Make sure that the clamp is installed to the same orientation as when removed.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Stabilizer Bar Link

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

1. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

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Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Upper Arm

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04A .

2. General Equipment: Jackstand.

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3. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
• NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with
the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load
and bushing damage may occur.

To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Lower Arm - Front, LH

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04A .

2. General Equipment: Jackstand.

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3. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
• NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with
the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load
and bushing damage may occur.

To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-in).

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Check, and if necessary adjust rear toe. Refer to Section 204-00 .

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Lower Arm - Front, RH

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: The subframe assembly must be lowered approximately 65 mm (2.559 in) to gain access to the front
lower control arm inboard bolt.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04A .

2. On both sides.
Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

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• To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

3.

4. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

5. General Equipment: Transmission Jack.

 6. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

7. General Equipment: Transmission Jack.

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8. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Installation

1. NOTE: Finger tighten only.

2. General Equipment: Transmission Jack.

3. • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

4. General equipment: Jackstand.

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5. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.

• Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

6. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the
weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and
bushing damage may occur.

• Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

7.
8. • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

9. Check, and if necessary adjust rear toe. Refer to Section 204-00 .

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Lower Arm - Rear

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the spring. Refer to Spring .

2. Marker.

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3. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Installation

1. NOTE: Line up marks made during removal.

NOTE: Only tighten finger tight at this stage.

2. Install the spring. Refer to Spring .

3. Visual check.
• NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with
the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load
and bushing damage may occur.

To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

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4. Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe. Refer to Section 204-00 .
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Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-04 .

2.

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3. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Installation

1. • Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).

2.
3. Install the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-04 .

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Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Special Tool(s)

Halfshaft Installer
204-161 (T97P-1175-A)

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

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1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04A .

2. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

3. Re the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-04 .

4. General Equipment: Wheel Hub Remover.

5. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

Installation

1. • Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).

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2. Special Tool(s): Halfshaft Installer 204-161.

3. Install the brake disc. Refer to Section 206-04 .

4. • Tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).

5. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04A .

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Wheel Studs

Removal

NOTE: Wheel studs are not serviceable separately. Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly must be replaced.

1. Remove the wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - All Wheel Drive
(AWD) or Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) in this section.

Installation

NOTE: Wheel studs are not serviceable separately. Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly must be replaced.

1. Install the wheel bearing and hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - All Wheel Drive (AWD)
or Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) in this section.

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Shock Absorber

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04A .

2. General Equipment: Jackstand.

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3. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
• To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

4. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

• To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Spring

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04A .

2. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

• To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

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3. General Equipment: Jackstand.

4. NOTE: Note the position of the coil spring insulators and coil spring for installation.

Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

• NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with
the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load
and bushing damage may occur.

To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Check, and if necessary adjust rear toe. Refer to Section 204-00 .

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Trailing Arm

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components
and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the
same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make
sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204-04A .

2. General Equipment: Jackstand.

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3.

4.

5. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

• NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with
the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load
and bushing damage may occur.
 To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-in).

6. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

• NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with
the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load
and bushing damage may occur.

To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-in).

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Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Check, and if necessary adjust rear toe. Refer to Section 204-00 .