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. Insert a pry bar (A) between the differential case and joint case , and separate the driveshaft (B) from the differential case.





CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the differential and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
- Plug the hole of the differential case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the driveshaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the differential case.

Inspection

1. Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
2. Check the ball joint for wear and damage.
3. Check the splines for wear and damage.
4. Check the dynamic damper for cracks, wear and position.




5. Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.

Disassembly

CAUTION:
- Do not disassemble the BJ assembly.
- Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
- The boot band should be replaced with a new one.

1. Remove the circlip (B) from driveshaft splines (A) of the differential side TJ case.




2. Remove the both boot clamps from the differential side TJ case.




3. Pull out the boot from the differential side joint(TJ).
4. While dividing joint(TJ) boot (A) of the differential side, wipe the grease in TJ case (B) and collect them respectively.





CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the boot.
- According to below the illustrated, put marks (D) on roller of trunnion assembly (A), TJ case (B) and spline part (C), for providing assembly.





5. Using a snap ring plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the circlip (A).




6. Remove the trunnion assembly (B) from the driveshaft (A) using the special tool (09495-33000).




7. Clean the trunnion assembly.
8. Remove the boot (A) of the transaxle side joint(TJ).

CAUTION:
For reusing the boot (A), wrap tape (B) around the driveshaft splines (C) to protect the boot (A).




9. Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the clamp on the side of wheel.




10. Pull out the joint(BJ) on the side of wheel the direction of the transaxle.
Be careful not to damage the boot.

Reassembly

1. Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (TJ. side) to prevent damage to the boots.
2. Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the BJ boots.
3. Install the bands to both BJ boots.




4. Using the SST(09495-3K000), secure the boot bands.

Clearance (A): 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) or less




5. Install the TJ boot bands and TJ boot.
6. Install the trunnion assembly (A) and the circlip (E) to the spline (C) on the driveshaft.
At this time align the marks (D) each other.








7. Add the specified grease to the TJ as mush as wiped away at inspection.
8. Install the TJ boots.
9. To control the air in the TJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.









10. Using the SST (09495-39100), secure the boot bands.