REAR AXLE BEAM INSTALLATION

INSTALL REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

1. 

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   *a	10 mm or less

   Install the rear upper coil spring insulator LH to the rear coil spring LH.

   Note

   Install the rear upper coil spring insulator so that the dimension between the stopper and the upper end of the rear coil spring is 10 mm (0.394 in.) or less.

INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH

1. Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks.

   

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   *1

   Jack

   *2

   Wooden Block

2. Remove the 2 bolts while holding the 2 nuts and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.

   Note

   Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

3. Slowly lower the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks.

4. 

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   *a	Identification Mark
   *b	30° or less

   Set the rear coil spring LH to the rear axle beam assembly.

   Note

   Set the rear coil spring so that the identification marks are positioned as shown in the illustration.

5. Slowly jack up the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks and temporarily install the rear axle beam assembly and rear coil spring LH with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   

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   *1

   Jack

   *2

   Wooden Block

   Note

   Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

   Tech Tips

   Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the outside of the vehicle.

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

1. Install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly to the rear axle beam assembly with the bolt.

   Torque:

   8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

1. Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover to the rear axle beam assembly with the 4 bolts.

   Torque:

   90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

INSTALL REAR DISC (for LH Side)

1. 

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   *a

   Matchmark

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

   Note

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

CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH

1. Install the skid control sensor wire LH to the rear axle beam assembly with the nut and 2 clamps.

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

   Note

   Do not twist the skid control sensor wire LH when installing it.

CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH

1. Connect the skid control sensor wire connector to the rear speed sensor.

INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for LHD)

1. Engage the 2 clips.

2. Install the cowl side trim board LH with the clip.

INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for LHD)

1. Engage the 10 claws to install the front door scuff plate LH.

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

1. Connect each connector.

2. Engage the guide and 2 claws.

3. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the screw <D>.

BLEED BRAKE LINE

STABILIZE SUSPENSION

1. Lower the vehicle.

2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

FULLY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

1. Fully tighten the rear axle beam assembly with the 2 bolts.

   Torque:

   135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

   Note

   The final torque must be applied under the standard vehicle height conditions.

2. 

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   *A	LH Side
   *B	RH Side

   Fully tighten the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH with the 2 bolts.

   Torque:

   90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

   Note

   Since the stopper nut are used, turn the bolts.

INSTALL REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH

1. Install the rear wheel house liner LH with the clip.