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. B001M0K

      Hold the rear axle carrier sub-assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using a brass bar and a hammer, push out the bushing until it is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Pushing out the bushing makes it easier to install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    3. Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

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

    4. B001KO8E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      B001KHV Bolt (A)
      B001NB3 Bolt (B)
      B001LKX Bolt (C)

      Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (C) and nut.

      Note


      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    5. Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and No. 2 flexible hose bracket to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.

      Note


      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    6. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the 2 bolts (A).

      Torque:
      200 N*m  { 2039 kgf*cm, 148 ft.*lbf }

    7. Fully tighten the bolt (B) and bolt (C).

      Torque:
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

    8. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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  3. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  4. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  5. CONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE

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  6. INSTALL REAR DISC

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  7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  8. CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

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  9. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR

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  10. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

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  11. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  12. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for LHD)

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  13. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for LHD)

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  14. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  15. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  16. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  17. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)

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  18. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  19. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  20. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  21. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.


    2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

    3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

  22. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  23. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZATION (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  24. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  25. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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