REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FY2

      Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.

      Note


      • Set the snap ring with the opening facing downward.

      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot, or dust cover.

      • Install the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

  2. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017B48

      Temporarily install the the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.

    2. A017F92

      Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2956 kgf*cm, 213 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.

      • Do not rotate the drive shaft with the rear axle hub and bearing assembly removed.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolts from the rear side.

  3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017C6RE01

      Check that the identification mark of the rear strut rod assembly is positioned on the inner side of the vehicle.

    2. Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, temporarily tighten the bolts.

  4. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017CXUE01

      Align the matchmarks on the drive shaft and rear axle hub.

      Note

      Do not rotate the drive shaft.

    2. A017GBA

      Install the parking brake assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      75 N*m  { 764 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly when installing it.

  5. INSTALL REAR DISC


    1. A017FKWE01

      Align matchmarks and install the rear disc.

      Note

      When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.

  6. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017DLS

      Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 795 kgf*cm, 57 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A017FNS

      Install the rear speed sensor to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt .

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Keep the rear speed sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.

      • To prevent interference with the bearing rotor, do not rotate the rear speed sensor body when inserting the rear speed sensor body or after inserting the rear speed sensor body.

      • Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing.

  8. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A017FTBE01

      Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is positioned horizontally.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note

      Do not bend the brake dust cover.

      Tech Tips


      • If the rear drive shaft assembly cannot be positioned horizontally as shown in the illustration even when the rear axle carrier sub-assembly is jacked up, apply additional load to the vehicle such as by having a person sit in the rear seat.

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

  9. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017C69

      Fully tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1141 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

  10. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017EJ8

      Fully tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1141 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

  11. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017C5T

      Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 815 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

    2. A017CN3

      Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 815 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

  12. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DVV

      Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt and the nut.

      Torque:
      Bolt
      39 N*m  { 397 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
      Nut
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly when installing it.

  13. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

    2. A017D4R

      Install a new rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2996 kgf*cm, 216 ft.*lbf }

    3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

  14. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG


    1. A017B3M

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the drain plug with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  15. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Fill the rear differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.

  16. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level place.

    2. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

    3. A017EHFE01

      Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

      Note


      • Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.

      • After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.

      Tech Tips

      If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier with hypoid gear oil.

      Oil grade
      Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
      Recommended oil viscosity
      Above -18°C (0°F) : SAE 90
      Below -18°C (0°F) : SAE 80W or 80W-90
      Capacity
      0.9 +/- 0.05 liters (0.95 +/- 0.05 US qts, 0.79 +/- 0.04 lmp. qts)

    4. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

    5. Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  17. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG


    1. A017CDX

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the filler plug with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  18. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  20. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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