SERVICE MANUAL
  Applies to: Hyundai Coupe/Tiburon 1998-2000
GROUP
Suspension System Rear Suspension System
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COMPONENTS 
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REMOVAL 
  1. Raise the vehicle and position the jack stands.

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.

  1. Remove the ABS wheel sensor from the knuckle.

  1. Remove the rear brake assembly from the knuckle and suspend it with a wire.

    CAUTION
    Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper, Be careful not to depress brake pedal, otherwise, piston will pop out.
  1. Remove the knuckle from the strut assembly.

  1. Remove the rear suspension arm and trailing arm mounting bolts from the rear axle carrier.

  1. Remove the trailing arm and suspension arm from the vehicle.

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INSPECTION 
  1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

  1. Check the upper arm or lower arm or assist link for bend or breakage.

  1. Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

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REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH REPLACEMENT 
  1. Install special tools (09221-21000, 09545-28100) on the rear suspension arm.

  1. Press out the bushing.

  1. Apply soap solution to the new bushing and rear suspension arm bushing mount.

  1. Install special tools and new bushing onto the rear suspension arm.

  1. Press until the inner pipe projection is at the standard value.

    MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION
    A 5.3 - 4.7 mm
    T 4.3 - 3.7 mm
TRAILING ARM BUSH REPLACEMENT
  1. Install the special tools (09432-22000, 09545-21100) on the trailing arm.

  1. Press out the bushing.

  1. Apply soap solution to the new bushing and trailing arm bushing mount.

  1. Install special tools (09545-21100, 09552-31000) and new bushing on to the trailing arm.

  1. Press fit the bushing into the trailing arm bushing mount as shown in the illustration.

    MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION
    A 7.2 - 7.8 mm
    angle infinity 0° ± 3° none
REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH REPLACEMENT
  1. Install special tools (09432-22000, 09545-21100 on the rear axle carrier trailing arm bushing.

  1. Press out the bushing.

  1. Apply soap solution to the new bushing and trailing arm bushing mount.

  1. Install special tools (09545-21100, 09552-31000) and new bushing onto the rear axle carrier.

  1. When press fitting, press in the direction of the arrow into the position as shown in the illustration.

  1. Press fit the bushing in to the bushing mount.

    MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION
    A 7.2 - 7.8 mm ( 0.28-0.30 in )
  1. Install the special tool (09545-28100) on the rear axle carrier suspension arm bushing.

  1. Press out the bushing.

  1. Apply soap solution to the new bushing and suspension arm bushing mount.

  1. Install the special tool (09456-21100) and new bushing onto the rear axle carrier.

  1. Press fit the bushing into the suspension arm bushing mount as shown in the illustration.

    MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATION
    A 4.7 - 5.3 mm