Install the coil spring insulator lower to the axle beam.

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

Install the coil spring to the axle beam.

NOTICE:

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

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

Jack up the axle beam slowly, and provisionally tighten the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt and nut to the axle beam.

Install the suspension support and cushion retainer.

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.)

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

Torque:

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

Connect the flexible hose to the axle beam with a new clip.

Using a union nut wrench 10 mm, install the brake tube onto the flexible hose while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

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

Install the skid control sensor wire to the axle beam with the nut.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm , 53 in.*lbf }

Connect the skid control sensor wire connector.

Lower the vehicle from the jack.

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

Suspend the jack on the rear axle spring seat and adjust the length of the shock absorber to the reference value.

Length of shock absorber:

220 mm (8.66 in.)

Fully tighten the 2 bolts.

Torque:

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

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

Torque:

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

Remove the rear seat outer belt from the rear seat shoulder belt guide.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both sides.

Remove the rear center seat outer belt from the rear center seat shoulder belt guide.

Remove the 3 bolts.

Disengage the 3 hooks and remove the rear seatback.

Pass the rear seat inner belt through the rear seat cushion cover pad slit.

Engage the 3 hooks and install the rear seat cushion cover pad.

NOTICE:

Make sure that the 2 rear seat cushion lock hooks and the rear seat cushion frame are securely engaged.

Disengage the 3 clips and separate the hood to cowl top seal.

Remove the cowl top ventilator louver.

Set the brake fluid can upside down on the reservoir.

Fluid:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake tubes from the master cylinder.

Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it there (Step A).

Block the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal (Step B).

Repeat step A and B 3 or 4 times.

Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake tubes to the master cylinder.

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).

Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed (Step C).

At the point where the fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (Step D).

Repeat step C and D until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

Tighten the bleeder plug.

Torque:

8.3 N*m{ 85 kgf*cm , 73 in.*lbf }

Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.

Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

Fluid:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3