SECTION 4A - REAR SUSPENSION
Service Precaution
General Description
Diagnosis
Coil Spring
Coil Spring and Associated Parts
Removal
Inspection and Repair
Installation
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber and Associated Parts
Removal
Inspection and Repair
Installation
Trailing Link
Trailing Link and Associated Parts
Removal
Inspection and Repair
Installation
Upper Link
Upper Link and Associated Parts
Removal
Inspection and Repair
Installation
Lateral Rod
Lateral Rod and Associated Parts
Removal
Inspection and Repair
Installation
Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar and Associated Parts
Removal
Inspection and Repair
Installation
Main Data and Specifications
Special Tools
SERVICE PRECAUTION
WARNING: THIS VEHICLE HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS). REFER TO THE SRS
COMPONENT AND WIRING LOCATION VIEW IN
ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE
PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING. WHEN YOU
ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE
SRS COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING, REFER
TO THE SRS SERVICE INFORMATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS SYSTEM
REPAIRS.
CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the
proper location. When you replace a fastener, use
ONLY the exact part number for that application.
HOLDEN will call out those fasteners that require a
replacement after removal. HOLDEN will also call
out the fasteners that require thread lockers or
thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,
do not use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases,
or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners
or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such
coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and
the joint clamping force, and may damage the
fastener. When you install fasteners, use the
correct tightening sequence and specifications.
Following these instructions can help you avoid
damage to parts and systems.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The rear suspension is a 5-link, coil spring type
suspension with a stabilizer bar, consisting of two
trailing links, two upper links, lateral rod, shock
absorber, and stabilizer. In this suspension, the links
are specially arranged to enable the rear axle to move
freely, thereby expanding suspension stroke, reducing
friction, and improving lateral rigidity and roll control.
All thes e resul t in improved stabil ity, riding com fort, and
rough ro ad mane uver abi lity.
Each link connects the axle housing with the frame
through a runner bushing. The axle housing is
supported by the trailing links and upper links
longitudinally and by the lateral rod latitudinally.
DIAGNOSIS
Condition Possible cause Correcti on
Vehicle Pulls Mismatched or uneven tyres. Replace tyre.
tyres not adequately inflated. Adjust tyre pressure.
Broken or sagging springs. Replace spring.
Radial tyr e late ral for ce . Replac e tyre.
Improper wheel alignment. Adjust wheel alignment.
Brake dragging in one wheel. Repair brake.
Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts. Tighten or replace the appropriate
suspension part(s).
Faulty shock absorbers. Replace shock absorber.
Parts in power steering valve
defective. Replace power steering unit.
Abnormal or Exce ssive tyre Wear Sagging or broken spring. Replace spring.
tyre out of balance. Balance or replace tyre.
Improper wheel alignment. Check front end alignment.
Faulty shock absorber. Replace shock absorber.
Hard driving. Replace tyre.
Overloaded vehicle. Replace tyre and reduce load.
tyres not rotated periodically. Replace or rotate tyre.
Worn or loose road wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing.
Wobbly wheel or tyres. Replace wheel or tyre.
Tyre not adequately inflated. Adjust the pressure.
Wheel Hop Blister or bump on tyre. Replace tyre.
Improper shock absorber operation. Replace shock absorber.
Shimmy, Shake or Vibration Tyre or wheel out of balance. Balance wheels or replace tyre/or
wheel.
Loose wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing.
Worn steering linkage ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Worn upper or lower end ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Excessive wheel runout. Repair or replace wheel and/or tyre.
Blister or bump on tyre. Replace tyre.
Excessive loaded radial runout of
tyre/wheel assembly. Replace tyre or wheel.
Improper wheel alignment. Check wheel alignment.
Loose or worn steering linkage. Tighten or replace steering linkage.
Loose steering unit. Tighten steering unit.
Tyres not adequately inflated. Adjust tyre pressure.
Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts. Tighten or replace the appropriate
suspension parts.
Faulty shock absorber. Replace shock absorber.
Hub bearing preload misadjustment. Adjust preload.
Parts in power steering valve
defective. Replace power steering unit.
Hard Steering Bind in steering linkage ball studs,
upper or lower ball joint. Replace ball joint.
Improper wheel alignment. Check wheel alignment.
tyre not adequately inflated. Inflate tyres to proper pressure.
Bind in steering column or shaft. Repair or replace.
Improper power steering system
operation. Repair or replace. Refer to Steering
section.
Too Much Play In Steering Wheel bearings worn. Replace wheel bearings.
Loose steering unit or linkage. Retighten or repair.
Worn or loose steering shaft
universal joint. Retighten or replace steering shaft.
Worn steering linkage ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Worn upper or lower end ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Poor Steering Wheel Returnability Bind in steering linkage ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Bind in upper or lower ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Bind in steering column and shaft. Repair or replace.
Bind in steeri ng gear. Check and repair ste ering gear.
Improper wheel alignment. Adjust wheel alignment.
tyres not adequately inflated. Adjust pressure.
Loose steering wheel nut. Retighten.
Worn wheel bearing. Replace.
Inco rr e ctl y as se mbl ed Transfer
Case Reassemble Transfer Case
correctly
Abnormal Noise Worn, sticky or loose upper or lower
ball joint, steering linkage ball joints
or drive axle joints.
Replace.
Faulty shock absorbers. Replace.
Worn upper or lower control arm
bushing. Replace.
Loose stabilizer bar. Retighten bolts or replace bushings.
Loose wheel nuts. Tighten nuts. Check for elongated
wheel nut holes. Replace wheel if
required.
Loose suspension bolts or nuts. Retighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or otherwise damaged
wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing.
Broken suspension springs. Replace spring.
Loose steering unit. Retighten mounting bolt.
Faulty steering unit. Replace steering unit.
Wandering or Poor Steering Stability Mismatched or unevenly worn tyres. Replace tyre or inflate tyres to
proper pressure.
Loose steering linkage ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Faulty shock absorbers. Replace shock absorber.
Loose stabilizer bar. Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushings.
Broken or sagging springs. Replace spring (pairs).
Improper wheel alignment. Adjust wheel alignment.
Condition Possible cause Correcti on
Erratic Steering When Braking Worn wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearings.
Broken or sagging springs. Replace spring (pairs).
Leaking caliper. Repair or replace caliper.
Warped discs. Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake pads. Replace brake pads.
tyres are inflated unequally. Inflate tyres to proper pressure.
Low or Uneven Trim Height Broken or sagging springs. Replace springs (In pairs).
Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
Incorrect springs. Adjust or replace torsion bar.
Suspension Bottoms Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
Faulty shock absorber. Replace shock absorber.
Incorr e ct, brok en or saggi ng
springs. Replace springs.
Trim Height out of spec. Adjust Trim Height.
Body Leans Trim Height out of spec. Adjust Trim Height.
Loose stabilizer bar. Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or
replace bus hi ngs.
Faulty shock absorber, struts or
mounting. Replace shock absorber.
Broken or sagging springs. Replace springs (In pairs).
Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
Cupped tyres Worn wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing.
Excessive tyre or wheel run out. Replace tyre or wheel.
Worn ball joints. Replace ball joints.
tyre out of balance. Adjust tyre balance.
Condition Possible cause Correcti on
COIL SPRING
COIL SPRING AND ASSOCIATED PARTS
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REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with
suitable safety stands.
2. Support the rear axle case with a jack.
3. Disconnect brake hose at the crossmember.
4. Remove breather hose.
5. Remove upper link fixing bolt, nut and rubber plate
on the rear axle case (left-side only).
6. Disconnect the stabilizer bar at the stabilizer link.
7. Remove the shock absorber from the axle case.
8. Remove spring insulator.
9. Remove the insulator and coil spring while lowering
the rear axle case.
CAUTION: Be sure not to stretch the brake hose,
parking brake cable or breather hose .
(1) Stabilizer Bar
(2) Upper Link Fixing Bolt and Nut
(3) Rubber Plate
(4) Coil Spring
(5) Insulator
(6) Shock Ab sor b ar
(7) B re a th er Hos e
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
•Coil spring
• Insulator
INSTALLATION
1. Install coil spring and make sure that the coil spring
is installed in the proper position. Paint mark(1)
should be downward.
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2. Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat
and mount the coil spring on the rear axle case.
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3. Install the insulator on the coil spring. Jack up the
axle case gently with the top of the coil spring set to
the spring seat on the frame side.
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4. Install shock absorber and tighten the nut lightly,
then retighten it to the specified torque after the
vehicle is at curb height.
NOTE: When mounting shock absorber, be sure not to
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
Torque: 78N·m
5. Install stabilizer bar at the stabilizer link.
Torque: 31N·m
6. Install upper link with rubber plate and tighten fixing
bolt.
Torque: 137N·m
7. Install breather hose.
8. Connect brake hose and bleed the brake system.
Refer to Bleeding the Brake Hydraulic System in
Brake section 5C.
SHOCK ABSORBER
SHOCK ABSORBER AND ASSOCIATED PARTS
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REMOVAL
1. Remove shock absorber fixing nut, bush and
washer (upper side).
2. Remove shock absorber fixing nut and washer
(lower side).
3. Remove shock absorber.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
• Shock absorber
• Rubber bushing
NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
INSTALLATION
1. Install shock absorber. When mounting shock
absorber, be sure not to use grease on bushings or
any othe r nearb y part.
2. Install nut and washer (lower side), then tighten the
nut lightly. Retighten to the bolt and nut specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 78N·m
3. Install nut, bush and washer (upper side), then
tighten the nut lightly. Retighten to the nut specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 20N·m
(1) Nut, Bush and Washer
(2) Shock Absorber (3) Nut and Washer
TRAILING LINK
TRAILING LINK AND ASSOCIATED PARTS
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the parking brake cable from the trailing
link.
2. Remove the trailing link fixing bolt, nut and
protector.
3. Remove trailing link.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear ,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
1. Trailing link
2. Rubber bushing
• Remove the rubber bushing by using remover
5–8840–2298–0.
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(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)
(2) Protector (Left side only) (3) Bolt (Frame side)
• Install the rubber bushing by using installer
5–8840–2298–0.
NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
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INSTALLATION
1. Install trailing link. Make sure that the trailing link is
in its correct position.
NOTE: When mounting trailing link, be sure not to use
grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
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2. Install bolt, nut and protector. Tighten the bolts and
nuts lightly, then retighten them to the specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 137N·m
3. Install parking brake cable.
4. Adjust parking brake. Refer Section 5D
UPPER LINK
UPPER LINK AND ASSOCIATED PARTS
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REMOVAL
1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to Section 8A
2. Remove the speed sensor cable from the upper link.
3. Remove bolt, nut, rubber plate and protector.
4. Remove upper link.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear ,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition
found during component inspection.
1. Upper link
2. Rubber bushing
• Remove the rubber bushing by using remover
5–8840–2565–0.
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(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)
(2) Rubber Plate
(3) Upper Link
(4) Protector (Left side only)
(5) Bolt (Frame side)
• Install the rubber bushing by using to installer 5–
8840–2565–0.
NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
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INSTALLATION
1. Inst all upper link. Make sure that the upper link is in
its correct position.
NOTE: When mounting upper link, be sure not to use
grease bushings or any other nearby part.
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2. Install bolt, nut, rubber plate and protector. Tighten
the bolts and nuts lightly, then retighten them to the
specified torque after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 137N·m
3. Install vehicle speed sensor cable.
4. Install fuel tank.
LATERAL ROD
LATERAL ROD AND ASSOCIATED PARTS
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REMOVAL
1. Remove nut and washer.
2. Remove bolt and nut.
3. Remove lateral rod.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear ,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
1. Lateral rod
2. Rubber bushing (Frame side)
• Remove the rubber bushing (Frame side) by
using remover 5–8840–2299–0.
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(1) Bolt and Nut (Frame side)
(2) Lateral Rod (3) Nut and Washer (Axle side)
• Install the rubber bushing (Frame side) by using
Installer 5–8840–2299–0.
NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, do not use
grease on bushings or any other nearby parts.
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3. Rubber bushing (Axle side)
• Remove the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using
remover 5–8840–2327–0.
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• Install the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using
installer 5–8840–2327–0.
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INSTALLATION
1. Install lateral rod and make sure that the lateral rod
is in its correct position.
NOTE: When mounting lateral rod, be sure not to use
grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
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2. Install bolt and nut (Frame side). Tighten the bolt
and nut lightly, then retighten them to the specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 137N·m
3. Install nut and washer (Axle side). Tighten the nut
lightly, then retighten the nut to the specified torque
after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 78N·m
(1) Frame Side
(2) Axle Side
STABILIZER BAR
STABILIZER BAR AND ASSOCIATED PARTS
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REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with
suitable safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tyre assembly. Refer to
Section 10
3. Remove bolt and nut.
4. Remove link.
5. Remove bracket.
6. Remove rubber bushing.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear ,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
• S tabilizer bar
• Rubber bushing
•Link
(1) Bracket and Bolt
(2) Link
(3) Bolt and Nut
(4) Sta bi lizer Ba r
(5) Rubber Bushing
INSTALLATION
1. Install rubber bushing.
2. Install bracket to axle housing and tighten to the
specified torque.
Torque: 25N·m
3. Instal l link.
4. Install bolt and nut, then tighten the nut to the
specified torque.
Torque: 31N·m
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MAIN DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
General Specifications
Rear suspension Type 5–Link, coil spring type with stabilizer bar.
Coil spring Fr ee len gth 378. 0mm
Spring diameter 12.9mm
Coil diamet er (inn er) 105mm
Effective No. of turns 6.03
Total No. of turns 7.53
Shock absorber Type Hydraulic, double acting, telescopic
Piston dia met er 30mm
Stroke 175mm
Extended length 473.5mm
Compressed length 298.5mm
Stabilizer bar Diameter 19mm
Torque Specifications
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SPECIAL TOOLS
ILLUSTRATION TOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
5–8840–2298–0
(J–39214)
Remover and Installer;
Trai li ng li nk bushi ng
5–8840–2565–0
(J–43008)
Remover and Installer;
Upper link bushing
5–8840–2327–0
(J–39792)
Remover and Installer;
Lateral rod bushing (Axle
side)
5–8840–2299–0
(J–3921)
Remover and Installer;
Lateral rod bushing
(Frame side)