Installation
REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER: INSTALLATION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]
1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION Installation
2. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION Installation
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Installation
4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.
NOTICE:
* Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
* Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
(b) Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the vehicle body.
NOTICE:
When raising the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
(c) While supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly with a high transmission jack, using the 4 bolts B and 4 new bolts A, install the suspension member sub-assembly, front support rear LH, front support rear RH, rear support upper and rear support lower all together.
NOTICE:
After temporarily tightening the bolts A in the order shown in the illustration, tighten them securely.
Torque : 145 Nm (1479 kgf-cm, 107 ft-lbf) (Bolt A)
Torque : 70 Nm (714 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf) (Bolt B)
6. TEMPORARILY INSTALL TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the toe control link sub-assembly LH and insert the toe adjust cam from the front of the vehicle. Then, install the No. 2 toe adjust plate and temporarily install a new nut.
NOTICE:
Align the matchmarks on the rear suspension member and rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate.
7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
8. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member with the bolt and a new nut.
NOTICE:
Insert the bolt from inside the vehicle.
9. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
10. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH
(a) Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm with the bolt and a new nut.
HINT
The bolt may be inserted from either direction.
11. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
12. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member with the new bolt and new nut.
NOTICE:
Insert the bolt from outside the vehicle.
13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
14. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
Removal
15. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Installation
16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
17. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET (for LH Side)
(a) Install the parking brake cable support bracket with the bolt.
Torque : 18 Nm (184 kgf-cm, 13 ft-lbf)
18. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET (for RH Side)
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
19. INSTALL NO. 3 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR Installation
20. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the axle carrier with the clamp.
(b) Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear suspension member lower stopper LH with the bolt.
Torque : 18 Nm (184 kgf-cm, 13 ft-lbf)
21. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
22. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Installation
23. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
24. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Installation
25. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
26. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Installation
27. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Installation
28. INSTALL EXHAUST TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY
Installation
29. STABILIZE SUSPENSION Installation
30. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Installation
31. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
32. FULLY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Installation
33. FULLY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
34. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Fully tighten the nut holding the rear shock absorber.
Torque : 80 Nm (816 kgf-cm, 59 ft-lbf)
(b) Fully tighten the nut on the rear suspension member sub-assembly side.
Torque : 80 Nm (816 kgf-cm, 59 ft-lbf)
35. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
36. FULLY TIGHTEN STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Installation
37. FULLY TIGHTEN STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
38. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Fully tighten the bolt on the rear suspension member side of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.
Torque : 110 Nm (1122 kgf-cm, 81 ft-lbf)
39. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
40. INSTALL REAR WHEELS
Torque : 120 Nm (1224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf)
41. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Rear Wheel Alignment
42. VSC SENSOR NEUTRAL MEMORIZATION
Programming and Relearning
43. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Test Mode Procedure