CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart ( Click here).
PROCEDURE
INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
Install the parking brake plate, cable support bracket and parking brake anchor block to the rear axle carrier with the 2 nuts.
Hold the axle hub and bearing in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Install the axle hub and bearing to the rear axle carrier with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL REAR NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH
| *1 | Matchmark |
| *2 | Dust Deflector |
Using SST and a hammer, install the No. 1 bearing dust deflector to the rear axle carrier.
Tech Tips
Align the hole for the speed sensor in the No. 1 bearing dust deflector with the rear axle carrier.
INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
Engage the spline part of the rear axle carrier to the spline part of the driver shaft assembly.
Using a jack, lift up the rear axle carrier, and align the installation positions of each arm.
Note
Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage.
TEMPORARILY CONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
CONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the control arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.
CONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the control arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.
CONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the control link with a new nut to the axle carrier.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Install the stud of the suspension arm, and temporarily install a washer, nut and the bolt to the axle carrier.
| *1 | No. 2 Suspension Toe Adjust Plate |
Temporarily install the No. 2 suspension arm with the No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate, rear suspension toe adjust cam and nut to the suspension member.
CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the suspension arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.
INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
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.
Using a 32 mm socket wrench, install a new rear axle shaft nut.
Note
Do not stake the shaft nut.
Tech Tips
Stake the shaft nut after the axle hub bearing looseness and axle hub runout inspections.
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT
INSTALL REAR DISC
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
CONNECT SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
CONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with new 2 bolts.
Note
Do not twist the flexible hose.
Make sure the screw parts are free from foreign matter and are not damaged.
Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, as the rear axle carrier is made of aluminum.
STAKE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT
Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the axle shaft nut.
INSTALL LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET
Install the load sensing valve sensor bracket to the toe control link sub-assembly with the bolt.
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
CONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle. Then install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.
TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Tighten the nut on the rear suspension member side.
Tighten the nut on the rear axle carrier side.
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
PERFORM PARKING BRAKE SHOE BEDDING
Perform parking brake shoe bedding Click here.
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment ( Click here).
CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Check the speed sensor signal ( Click here).
ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
Adjust the headlight Click here.
ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA
Adjust the object recognition camera Click here.