REAR AXLE CARRIER(for AWD) 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 LOWER CONTROL ARM PIN


    1. A002840N01

      Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using SST, install a new lower control arm pin to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09650-17011

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. A002A4Y

      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. A002BA2C03
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the spacer and nut (A).

      Note

      Fully tighten the nut (A) after stabilizing the suspension.

    4. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.

      Torque:
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

    5. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt (C) and nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

    6. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly with the 2 bolts (D).

      Torque:
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

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

  3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A002CMN

      Temporarily install the parking brake assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the nut.

      Note


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

      • Fully tighten the nut after installing the rear trailing arm assembly.

  4. INSTALL REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

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  5. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A002APC

      Install the parking brake assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  7. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A002AL3

      Install the rear speed sensor to the rear trailing arm assembly with the bolt.

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

      Note

      Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.

    2. A002BK7

      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

      Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.

  8. INSTALL REAR DISC

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  9. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

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  10. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }
    2. A0029DH

      Install the rear flexible hose to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      18.8 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the rear flexible hose when installing it.

      • Do not damage the rear flexible hose when installing it.

      • If the rear flexible hose is damaged, replace it with a new one.

    3. A002BTIC02
      *1 Rear Brake Tube
      *2 Rear Flexible Hose
      B003Z8F Clip

      Install the rear flexible hose with a new clip.

      Note

      Install the clip as far as it will go.

    4. Using a union nut wrench, connect the rear flexible hose to the rear brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose with a wrench.

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

      Note


      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.

      • Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench.

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  11. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new rear drive shaft assembly.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

    2. A002AC5

      Using a 30 mm socket wrench, while applying the parking brakes, temporarily install the rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }
    3. A002AY0

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

  12. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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  13. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  14. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A0027GY

      Install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

  15. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  16. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

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  17. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  18. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  19. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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