Repair Procedures

Replacement

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

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

3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts and then place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

Tightening torque:
63.7 - 73.5 N.m(6.5 - 7.5 Kgf.m, 47.0 - 54.2lb.ft)




4. Remove the split pin (A), then remove the castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub under applying the brake.

Tightening torque:
215.7 N.m(22.0 Kgf.m, 159.1lb.ft)





CAUTION:
- Have the convex side of washer (C) facing the outside, and then install castle nut (B) and split pin (A) to the driveshaft.
- After fastening castle nut to the initial tightening torque (22.0 Kgf.m), fit the closest hole in the direction of fastening.




5. Loosen the brake disc mounting screws then remove the brake disc (A).

Tightening torque:
4.9 - 5.8 N.m(0.5 - 0.6 Kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3lb.ft)




6. Remove the parking brake cable (A) from the rear axle carrier.




7. Remove the wheel speed sensor connector (A)




8. Loosen the strut cover mounting nut then remove the strut cover (A).




9. Loosen the rear strut assembly mount bolts then remove the rear strut assembly (A).

Tightening torque
Upper :
98.0 - 117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 Kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7lb.ft)
Lower :
137.2 - 156.9 N.m(14.0 - 16.0 Kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb.ft)




10. Remove the trailing arm (A) from the rear axle carrier

Tightening torque:
137.2 - 156.9 N.m(14.0 - 16.0 Kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb.ft)




11. Remove the assist arm (A) from the rear axle carrier

Tightening torque:
98.0 - 117.6 N.m(10.0 - 12.0 Kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7lb.ft)




12. Remove the rear stabilizer link (A) from the rear axle carrier.

Tightening torque:
58.8 - 78.4 N.m(6.0 - 8.0 Kgf.m, 43.3 - 57.8lb.ft)




13. Remove the rear lower arm (A) from the rear axle carrier.

Tightening torque:
137.2 - 156.9 N.m(14.0 - 16.0 Kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb.ft)




14. Disconnect the rear shaft end (A).




15. Remove the split pin and the castle nut from the rear upper arm ball joint (A), and then remove the rear upper arm ball joint.

Tightening torque:
78.4 - 98.0 N.m(8.0 - 10.0 Kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3lb.ft)




16. Remove the hub assembly mounting bolts from the rear axle carrier (A).

Tightening torque:
78.4 - 88.2 N.m(8.0 - 9.0 Kgf.m, 57.8 - 65.0lb.ft)




17. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

1. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
2. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
3. Check the rear axle carrier for cracks.
4. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.