Rear
REMOVAL1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE FLEXIBLE HOSE
Remove the flexible hose from the shock absorber bracket.
Torque: 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 21 ft. lbs.)
3. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
a. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 47 Nm (475 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.)
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
4. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub with a new one.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub with a new one.
5. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt, ABS speed sensor and O-ring.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB
a. Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the O-ring.
HINT: At the time of installation, coat a new O-ring with MP grease.
c. Support the backing plate securely.
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER
a. Loosen the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque:
A: 255 Nm (2,600 kgf-cm, 188 ft. lbs.)
B: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.
b. Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the strut rod from the rear axle carrier.
NOTICE: When removing/installing bolt, stop the nut from being rotated and loosen/torque the bolt.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 91 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
c. Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
d. Remove the nut, washer, bolt and disconnect No. 1 and No. 2 lower suspension arm.
e. Remove the rear axle carrier.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL AND REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT