Rear Axle Installation
INSTALLATIONDISC BRAKE
1) Connect the rear housing assembly and strut assembly.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 196 Nm (20 kgf-m, 145 ft. lbs.)
2) Fit the ball joint (BJ) to the rear housing splines.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip.
3) Connect the rear housing assembly to the lateral link assembly.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 137 Nm (14 kgf-m, 101 ft. lbs.)
4) Connect the rear housing assembly to the trailing link assembly.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 113 Nm (11.5 kgf-m, 83 ft. lbs.)
5) Connect the rear stabilizer to the rear lateral link.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
6) Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake.
7) Install the disc rotor on the rear housing assembly.
8) Install the disc brake caliper on the back plate.
Tightening torque: 190 Nm (5.3 kgf-m, 140 ft. lbs.)
9) Install the rear ABS sensor and brake cable bracket.
10) Bleed air from brake system.
11) Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjuster.
12) Move the brake lever back to apply brakes. While depressing brake pedal, tighten the axle nut using a socket wrench. Lock the axle nut after tightening.
Tightening torque: 186 Nm (19 kgf-m, 137 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ Use a new axle nut.
^ Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
^ Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
13) Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 90 Nm (9.2 kgf-m, 66.5 ft. lbs.)
DRUM BRAKE
1) Connect the rear housing assembly and strut assembly.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 196 Nm (20 kgf-m, 145 ft. lbs.)
2) Fit the bell joint (BJ) to rear housing splines.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip.
3) Connect the rear housing assembly to the lateral link assembly.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 137 Nm {14 kgf-m. 101 ft. lbs.)
4) Connect the rear housing assembly to the trailing link assembly.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 113 Nm (11.5 kgf-m, 83 ft. lbs.)
5) Connect the rear stabilizer to the rear lateral link.
CAUTION: Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
6) Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake.
7) Clean the brake pipe connection. Using a flare nut wrench, connect the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder.
8) Connect the rear ABS sensor to the back plate.
9) Connect the parking brake cable to the lever.
10) Install the brake drum on the rear housing assembly.
11) Bleed air from brake system.
12) Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjuster.
13) Move the brake lever back to apply brakes. While depressing brake pedal, tighten the axle nut using a socket wrench. Lock the axle nut after tightening.
Tightening torque: 190 Nm 119 kgf-m, 140 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION:
^ Use a new axle nut.
^ Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
^ Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
14) Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 90 Nm (9.2 kgf-m, 66.5 ft. lbs.)