Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3. Remove the lower arm bolt (B) from the rear knuckle, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration. Loosen the lower arm bolt (C) from the cross member.




4. Remove the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.




5. Remove the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B) from the cross member (C).






INSTALLATION

1. Install the lower arm (A) mounting bolts (B) to the cross member with a specified torque.




2. Install the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.




3. Install the lower arm bolt (B) to the rear knuckle and the lower arm bolt (C) to the cross member with a specified torque, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) : Bolt (B) : 120 - 160 (12 - 16, 86.8 - 115.7) / Bolt (C) : 200 - 270 (20 - 27, 144.7 - 195.3)




4. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) : 90 - 110 (9 - 11, 65.1 - 79.5)





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and tire (A).