REAR AXLE CARRIER (for 2WD) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019LEY

      Hold the rear axle carrier sub-assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. 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. A019NJ9E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Temporarily tighten 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. Fully tighten 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 side of the vehicle.

      • Since the stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt (B).

    5. Fully tighten 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 side of the vehicle.

      • Since the stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt (C).

    6. Fully tighten 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.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019O4H

      Temporarily tighten 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.

  3. INSTALL REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A019LKXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

    2. A019MVCE01

      Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts (A) and 2 washers.

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }

    3. Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the body with the 2 bolts (B).

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }

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

    5. A019P53

      Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly.

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

      Note

      Do not twist the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly when installing it.

  4. FULLY TIGHTEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019ONT

      Fully tighten the nut.

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

  5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A019MXS

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

      Torque:
      125 N*m  { 1275 kgf*cm, 92 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE


    1. A019JXXE02

      Connect the connector to the rear speed sensor.

    2. A019P5R

      Install the No. 1 bracket with the bolt.

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

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC


    1. A019JMSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the rear disc.

      Note

      When replacing the rear 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. A019KS8

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

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 799 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }
    2. A019NUW

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

      Torque:
      19 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 reassembling it.

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

    3. A019M65

      Install the rear flexible hose to the bracket with a new clip.

      Note


      • Install the clip as far as it will go.

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

    4. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the rear flexible hose.

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

      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.

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

  10. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE AND PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (for LHD)


    1. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly Click here.

    2. Completely release the parking brake pedal.

    3. A019NT0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      Loosen the lock nut and the adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

    4. Remove the rear wheels.

    5. Temporarily install the hub nuts to the hub bolts.

      Tech Tips

      Securely install the hub nuts to the rear disc.

    6. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug Click here.

    7. A019L3ZE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Expand
      *2 Contract

      Turn the shoe adjuster and expand the shoe until the disc locks.

    8. Turn and contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate smoothly.

      Standard
      Return 8 notches.

    9. Check that there is no brake drag against the shoe.

    10. Install the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug Click here.

    11. Turn the adjusting nut until the parking brake pedal travel is corrected to be within the specified range.

      Parking brake pedal travel
      7 to 10 notches at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.5 lbf)
    12. A019NT0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      Using a wrench or an equivalent tool, hold the adjusting nut and tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      7.0 N*m  { 71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf }

    13. Operate the parking brake pedal 3 to 4 times, and check the parking brake pedal travel.

    14. Check that there is no brake drag against the shoe.

    15. Remove the hub nuts from the hub bolts.

    16. Install the rear wheels.

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

    17. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly Click here.

  11. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE AND PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (for RHD)


    1. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly Click here.

    2. Completely release the parking brake pedal.

    3. A019M11E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      Loosen the lock nut and the adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

    4. Remove the rear wheels.

    5. Temporarily install the hub nuts to the hub bolts.

      Tech Tips

      Securely install the hub nuts to the rear disc.

    6. Remove the shoe adjusting hole plug Click here.

    7. A019L3ZE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Expand
      *2 Contract

      Turn the shoe adjuster and expand the shoe until the disc locks.

    8. Turn and contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate smoothly.

      Standard
      Return 8 notches.

    9. Check that there is no brake drag against the shoe.

    10. Install the shoe adjusting hole plug Click here.

    11. Turn the adjusting nut until the parking brake pedal travel is corrected to be within the specified range.

      Parking brake pedal travel
      7 to 10 notches at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.5 lbf)
    12. A019M11E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      Using a wrench or an equivalent tool, hold the adjusting nut and tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      7.0 N*m  { 71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf }

    13. Operate the parking brake pedal 3 to 4 times, and check the parking brake pedal travel.

    14. Check that there is no brake drag against the shoe.

    15. Remove the hub nuts from the hub bolts.

    16. Install the rear wheels.

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

    17. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly Click here.

  12. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM

    Click here

  13. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A019LRQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear upper control arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Length (A)
      24.3 mm (0.957 in.)

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Tech Tips


      • If the rear upper control arm assembly cannot be positioned as shown in the illustration even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up, apply additional load such as by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.

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

  14. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019JOD

      Fully tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  15. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A019K42

      Install the rear suspension arm cover to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the 2 bolts as shown in the illustration.

      Torque:
      12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  17. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  18. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    Click here