INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Temporarily install the the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.
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.
Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.
| 290 N*m | 2956 kgf*cm | 213 ft.*lbf |
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.
Insert the bolts from the rear side.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY
Check that the identification mark of the rear strut rod assembly is positioned on the inner side of the vehicle.
Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.
Since stopper nuts are used, temporarily tighten the bolts.
INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
Align the matchmarks on the drive shaft and rear axle hub.
Do not rotate the drive shaft.
Install the parking brake assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly with the 4 bolts.
| 75 N*m | 764 kgf*cm | 55 ft.*lbf |
Do not twist the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly when installing it.
INSTALL REAR DISC
Align matchmarks and install the rear disc.
When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.
| 78 N*m | 795 kgf*cm | 57 ft.*lbf |
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
Be sure to perform this work for a new rear drive shaft assembly.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
While applying the brakes, temporarily install a new rear axle shaft nut.
| 294 N*m | 2996 kgf*cm | 216 ft.*lbf |
Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR
Install the rear speed sensor to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt .
| 8.5 N*m | 87 kgf*cm | 75 in.*lbf |
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.
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
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.
Do not jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
Do not bend the brake dust cover.
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.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
Fully tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.
| 112 N*m | 1141 kgf*cm | 82 ft.*lbf |
Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.
The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
Fully tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.
| 112 N*m | 1141 kgf*cm | 82 ft.*lbf |
Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.
The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY
Fully tighten the bolt.
| 80 N*m | 815 kgf*cm | 59 ft.*lbf |
Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.
The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.
Fully tighten the bolt.
| 80 N*m | 815 kgf*cm | 59 ft.*lbf |
Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.
The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.
INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt and the nut.
| Bolt | ||
| 39 N*m | 397 kgf*cm | 29 ft.*lbf |
| Nut | ||
| 6.0 N*m | 61 kgf*cm | 53 in.*lbf |
Do not twist the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly when installing it.
SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
REMOVE REAR DISC
Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.
Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.
If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
| Maximum looseness |
|---|
| 0 mm (0 in.) |
Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the rear axle hub and bearing assembly outside the rear axle hub bolt.
| Maximum runout |
|---|
| 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.) |
Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
INSTALL REAR DISC
Align matchmarks and install the rear disc.
When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.
| 78 N*m | 795 kgf*cm | 57 ft.*lbf |
INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
| 103 N*m | 1050 kgf*cm | 76 ft.*lbf |
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL