REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJII

      Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly using a screwdriver 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


    1. A01EKM6

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

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Keep the speed sensor rotor free of foreign matter.

    2. A01EL05

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

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

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Keep the speed sensor rotor free of foreign matter.

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

      • When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolts from the rear side.

    3. A01EJ30

      Fully tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

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

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, tighten the bolts.

  3. INSPECT REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMHJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Identification Mark

      Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and the nut.

      Note


      • Ensure that the identification mark faces the inside of the vehicle.

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

    2. A01EJLIE01

      Set the rear strut rod assembly in the tightening position shown in the illustration.

      Standard angle (A)
      9°3' (9.04°)
      Standard length (B)
      78.3 mm (3.08 in.)
    3. A01EMHJ

      Fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }
    4. A01EKS9

      Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly to the body with the bolt and the nut.

    5. A01EMG6E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fulcrum Length
      *2 Turn

      Using SST and a socket wrench (17 mm), fully tighten the bolt in the rebound position.

      SST
      09961-00950
      Torque:
      without SST
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      59 N*m  { 603 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (1.39 ft.).

      • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

  4. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKY9

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

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

      Note

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

  5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK6XE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

      Note

      Do not rotate the rear drive shaft.

    2. A01EMFZ

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

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

      Note

      Do not twist the parking brake cable assembly when installing it.

  6. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01EK0H

      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 of foreign matter.

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

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC


    1. A01ELX3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the rear disc and axle hub, and install the rear disc.

      Note

      When installing a new rear disc, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.

  8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM42

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

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 800 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle shaft 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. A01EIOJ

      Install a new rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

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

  10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

    2. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.

  12. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A01EKCWE03

      Check that the oil level is between 0 and 5 mm (0 and 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the rear differential carrier cover plug opening.

    2. Inspect for oil leaks if the oil level is low.

  13. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  14. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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