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 assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      180 N*m  { 1835 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Temporarily tighten 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. Temporarily tighten 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 rear strut rod assembly (rear 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 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:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

  6. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. Connect the connector to the rear speed sensor.

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

      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:
      62 N*m  { 630 kgf*cm, 46 ft.*lbf }

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

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

  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block

      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.

      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


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      Fully tighten the bolt.

      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


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      Fully tighten the bolt.

      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


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      Fully tighten the bolt

      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)

    Click here

    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

    Click here

  16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  17. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

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


    • for AFS (Adaptive Front-Lighting System) : Click here

    • for Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System: Click here

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

    Click here

  20. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    Click here