Rear Sub Frame: Installation

CAUTION:

Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.
Always tighten the bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.
During the installation, make sure that the marking of ABS wheel speed sensor harness does not twist.

Check the removed parts for wear, damage and crack, and repair or replace them if faulty.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description" for the tightening torque. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT .

Rear suspension parts: Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>General Description>COMPONENT .

Fuel tank protector: Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>General Description>COMPONENT>FUEL TANK .

Rear disc brake parts: Ref. to BRAKE>General Description>COMPONENT>REAR DISC BRAKE .

Parking brake parts: Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>General Description>COMPONENT>PARKING BRAKE LEVER & CABLE .
Bleed air from brake system. Ref. to BRAKE>AIR BLEEDING .
Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88. ft-lb)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
- Inspection: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>INSPECTION .
- Adjustment: Ref. to FRONT SUSPENSION>Wheel Alignment>ADJUSTMENT .
CAUTION: When the wheel alignment has been adjusted, perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT .
Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
Perform reinitialization of the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with auto headlight beam leveler) Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Auto Headlight Beam Leveler System>PROCEDURE .