REAR AXLE CARRIER INSTALLATION

Tech Tips

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

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

      Note

      While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    1. Connect the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (outer side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle.

  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    1. Connect the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (outer side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.

  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

    1. Temporarily tighten the rear strut rod assembly (rear side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

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      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle.

  5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

    1. Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and parking brake assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

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

  6. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

    1. Connect the connector to the rear speed sensor.

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Note

      When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.

  8. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

    1. Install the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

  9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 799 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the rear flexible hose to the rear shock absorber with the bolt.

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

  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

    1. Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, placing a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (inner side) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note

      • When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

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

  11. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    1. Fully tighten the bolt.

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

      Note

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

  12. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    1. Fully tighten the bolt.

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

      Note

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

  13. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

    1. Fully tighten the bolt

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

      Note

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

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

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    Tech Tips

    It is necessary to install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly when installing the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

  15. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

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  16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  17. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  18. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZE (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  19. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  20. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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