Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
c. 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 bearing.
d. 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 bearing.
e. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 47 Nm (475 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.)
3. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
a. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
b. While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
Torque: 216 Nm (2,200 kgf-cm, 159 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 47 Nm (475 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.)
d. Support the brake caliper securely.
4. REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor from the axle carrier.
Torque: 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
5. DISASSEMBLE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
6. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect parking brake cable from the backing plate.
7. LOOSEN 2 BOLTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK ABSORBER
HINT: Do not remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 255 Nm (2,600 kgf-cm, 188 ft. lbs.)
8. DISCONNECT STRUT ROD
a. Remove the strut foci rear bolt and nut.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 91 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
b. Disconnect the strut rod from the axle carrier.
9. DISCONNECT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the No. 1 lower suspension arm set bolt and nut from the axle carrier.
Torque: 177 Nm (1,800 kgf-cm, 131 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
b. Disconnect the No.1 lower suspension arm from the axle carrier.
10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the No. 2 lower suspension arm set bolt and nut from the axle carrier.
Torque: 177 Nm (1,800 kgf-cm, 131 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
b. Disconnect the No. 2 lower suspension arm from the axle carrier.
11. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB WITH CARRIER
a. Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
b. Remove the axle carrier with the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot, oil seal and ABS speed sensor rotor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is In the reverse order of removal.
HINT: After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal and rear wheel alignment.