REAR AXLE CARRIER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (outer side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle.

  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (outer side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.

  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


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      Temporarily tighten the rear strut rod assembly (rear side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle.

  5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  6. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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  7. INSTALL REAR DISC

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  8. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

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  9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


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      *1 Wooden Block

      Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, placing a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (inner side) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

  11. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

  12. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

  13. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


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      Fully tighten the bolt

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

  14. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    Tech Tips

    It is necessary to install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly when installing the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

  15. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

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  16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  17. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  18. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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