3E-24 REAR SUSPENSION
26) Tighten right and left trailing arm nuts (1) and shock
absorber lower bolts (2) to specified torque.
Tighten lateral rod nuts (3) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Trailing arm rear nut
(a): 80 N·m (8.0 kg-m, 58.0 lb-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower bolt
(b): 63 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 45.5 lb-ft)
Lateral rod nut (axle side)
(c): 50 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
Lateral rod nut (body side)
(d): 100 N·m (10.0 kg-m, 72.5 lb-ft)
Trailing arm front nut
(e): 90 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 lb-ft)
27) Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and
proper braking is obtained.
28) Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).
29) If equipped with LSPV, check and adjust LSPV spring refer-
ring to “LSPV Inspection and Adjustment” in Section 5A and
perform “Fluid Pressure Test” in Section 5.
30) Check each installed part for oil leakage.
Tightening Torque Specifications
NOTE:
When tightening these bolts and nuts, be sure that vehi-
cle is off hoist and in non loaded condition.
Fastening part
Tightening torque
N•m kg-m lb-ft
Brake back plate bolt 23 2.3 17.0
Brake pipe flare nut 16 1.6 11.5
Differential flange bolt 23 2.3 17.0
Lateral rod nut (axle side) 50 5.0 36.5
Lateral rod nut (body side) 100 10.0 72.5
LSPV bolt 26 2.6 19.0
Rear differential carrier bolt (4WD model) 23 2.3 17.0
Rear shock absorber lower bolt 63 6.3 45.5
Shock absorber lower bolt 63 6.3 45.5
Trailing arm front nut 90 9.0 65.0
Trailing arm rear nut 80 8.0 58.0
Wheel bolt 95 9.5 69.0