REAR AXLE BEAM INSTALLATION


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the rear axle beam with a jack.

    2. A0137KWE01

      Install the rear axle beam onto the vehicle and provisionally tighten the 2 bolts.

  2. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH


    1. Install the coil spring insulator lower onto the rear axle beam.

    2. A0136VX

      Install the coil spring insulator upper so that its gap fits onto the end of coil spring.

    3. A0137BAE01

      Install the coil spring onto the rear axle beam.

      Note

      The paint mark of the coil spring should be on the underside and rearside of the vehicle.

  3. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH

    A0138THE01

    1. Jack up the the rear axle beam slowly, and install the shock absorber (lower side) onto the rear axle beam.

    2. Provisionally tighten the bolt.

  5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR RH

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  6. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

    A0136WQ

    1. Install the backing plate and rear axle hub and bearing onto the rear axle beam with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      60 N*m  { 612 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.3

    A0136LK

    1. Install the parking brake cable with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.2

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  10. INSTALL REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.4

    A01379L

    1. Install the new brake tube clamp onto the rear axle beam.

    2. Install the brake tube onto the brake tube clamp.

    3. A0138NHE01

      Using SST, install the brake tube.

      SST
      09023-00101
      Torque:
      15.2 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.3

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  12. CONNECT REAR LH FLEXIBLE HOSE

    A01371FE01

    1. Connect the flexible hose to the rear axle beam with a new clip.

    2. Using SST, install the brake tube.

      SST
      09023-00101
      Torque:
      15.2 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }

  13. CONNECT REAR RH FLEXIBLE HOSE

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  14. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR

    A0137XFE01

    1. Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, install the speed sensor with the screw.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

      Note

      When turning the speed sensor to insert it, the turning angle should be less than 45° to avoid damaging the O-ring.

      Tech Tips

      If the installation portion of the sensor is dirty, clean it and reinstall the sensor.

    2. A0136SL

      Connect the 3 clamps.

      Tech Tips

      The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  15. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM

    A0137Z7

    1. Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, install the rear brake drum with the screw.

      Torque:
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

  16. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

    A0137N8E01

    1. Stabilize the suspension.

      If it is impossible to tighten the bolt in this position, support the rear axle spring seat with a jack.

      Length of shock absorber
      230 mm (9.1 in.)

    2. Fully tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      123 N*m  { 1,255 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }

  17. FULLY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH


    1. Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      48 N*m  { 489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }

  18. FULLY TIGHTEN SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR RH

    Tech Tips

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  19. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

    Fluid
    SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

  20. BLEED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

    Tech Tips

    If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.


    1. A0135Y5

      Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, separate the brake tubes from the master cylinder (w/o VSC).

    2. Using a 12 mm union nut wrench, separate the brake tubes from the master cylinder (w/ VSC).

    3. A0137VF

      Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it there (Step A).

    4. A0138P2

      Block the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal (Step B).

    5. Repeat step A and B 3 or 4 times.

    6. A01385EE01

      Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, install the brake tubes to the master cylinder (w/o VSC).

      Torque:
      without 10 mm union nut wrench
      15 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }
      with 10 mm union nut wrench
      14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a 10 mm union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.886 in.) Click here.

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.

    7. Using a 12 mm union nut wrench, install the brake tubes to the master cylinder (w/ VSC).

      Torque:
      without 12 mm union nut wrench
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
      with 12 mm union nut wrench
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a 12 mm union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.18 in.) Click here.

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.

  21. BLEED BRAKE LINE

    A0137E0

    1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

    2. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed (Step C).

    3. At the point where the fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (Step D).

    4. Repeat step C and D until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

    5. Tighten the bleeder plug.

      Torque:
      6.5 N*m  { 66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf }

    6. Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.

  22. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


    1. Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

      Fluid
      SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

  23. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  24. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Torque:
    5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  25. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE

  26. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  27. CHECK ABS SENSOR SIGNAL (w/o VSC)

    Click here

  28. CHECK VSC SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ VSC)

    Click here