REAR AXLE CARRIER(for AWD) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

      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.

    2. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the nut.

      Note

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

    3. Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

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

  2. INSTALL FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET


    1. Install the flexible hose bracket to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

  3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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  4. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  5. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING

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  6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      73 N*m  { 744 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  8. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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  9. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) with the bolt.

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  10. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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  11. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  12. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  13. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR

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  14. INSTALL REAR DISC

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  15. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  16. 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. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install the rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      216 N*m  { 2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Stake the rear axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

      Tech Tips

      Depress the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

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

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

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  18. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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  19. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the nut.

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  20. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  21. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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  22. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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