Installation

SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM (for 4WD): INSTALLATION

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt and the nut.

NOTICE:
* Ensure that the identification mark faces the rear side of the vehicle.
* Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

(b) Set the rear No. 1 suspension arm LH in the position shown in the illustration.

Length A:

20 mm (0.787 in.)

(c) Fully tighten the bolt.

Torque : 80 Nm (815 kgf-cm, 59 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for LH Side)

(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack using a wooden block.

HINT
* Use a properly sized wooden block to keep the jack and suspension member level.
* Support the suspension member until retightening of the suspension member is complete.

(b) Raise the rear suspension member with a jack.

(c) Temporarily install the rear suspension member, 2 rear upper suspension member stoppers, and 2 rear lower suspension member stopper retainers with the 4 nuts and 2 bolts.

(d) Fully tighten the 2 nuts.

Torque : 115 Nm (1170 kgf-cm, 85 ft-lbf)

(e) Using SST and a socket wrench (19 mm), fully tighten the nut (LH side).

without SST - Torque : 181 Nm (1850 kgf-cm, 133 ft-lbf)

with SST - Torque : 134 Nm (1366 kgf-cm, 98 ft-lbf)

SST : 09961-00950

NOTICE:
* Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (16.73 in.).
* This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

3. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH (for LH Side) Reassembly

4. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Installation

5. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH (for LH Side) Installation

6. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side) Installation

7. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG (for LH Side) Installation

8. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for LH Side) Installation

9. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (for LH Side) Adjustments

10. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG (for LH Side) Installation

11. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

(a) Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and the nut.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
* Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
* Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.

(b) Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

Torque : 290 Nm (2956 kgf-cm, 213 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
* Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
* Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.
* Do not rotate the rear drive shaft assembly without the rear axle hub and bearing assembly installed.

HINT
Insert the bolts from the rear side.

12. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side)

(a) Temporarily install the the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

Torque : 290 Nm (2956 kgf-cm, 213 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
* Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
* Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.
* Do not rotate the rear drive shaft assembly without the rear axle hub and bearing assembly installed.

HINT
Insert the bolts from the rear side.

13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt and the nut.

NOTICE:
* Ensure that the identification mark faces the rear side of the vehicle.
* Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

(b) Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly RH with the bolt and the nut.

NOTICE:
Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

14. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Installation

15. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH Installation

16. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, the No. 2 camber adjust cam and the nut.

NOTICE:
Ensure that the identification mark faces the rear side of the vehicle.

HINT
When temporarily tightening the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

(b) Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and the nut.

NOTICE:
Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

17. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

18. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Installation

19. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side) Installation

20. INSTALL REAR DISC (for LH Side)

(a) Install the rear disc to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH Reassembly.

(b) Install the rear disc to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly RH.

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side Reassembly.

21. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Replacement

22. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side) Installation

23. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for LH Side) Installation

24. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for LH Side) Installation

25. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for LH Side) Installation

26. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (for LH Side) Installation

27. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

(a) Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is positioned horizontally.

CAUTION:
Do not jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

NOTICE:
Do not bend the brake dust cover.

HINT
* If the rear drive shaft assembly cannot be positioned horizontally as shown in the illustration even when the rear axle carrier sub-assembly is jacked up, apply additional load to the vehicle such as by having a person sit in the rear seat.
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

28. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Installation

29. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side)

(a) Fully tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH.

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH Installation.

30. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

(a) Fully tighten the 2 bolts.

Bolt (A) - Torque : 80 Nm (815 kgf-cm, 59 ft-lbf)

Bolt (B) - Torque : 112 Nm (1141 kgf-cm, 82 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
* Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.
* The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

31. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

(a) Align the matchmarks on the adjust cams and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

(b) Fully tighten the nut.

Torque : 100 Nm (1019 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

HINT
When fully tightening the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

(c) Fully tighten the bolt.

Torque : 112 Nm (1141 kgf-cm, 82 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
* Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.
* The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

32. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

33. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side)

(a) Fully tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH Installation.

34. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Installation

35. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH Installation

36. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Installation

37. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY Installation

38. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Replacement

39. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side) Installation

40. REMOVE REAR DISC (for LH Side)

(a) Remove the rear disc from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH Disassembly.

(b) Remove the rear disc from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly RH.

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side Disassembly.

41. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (for LH Side)

(a) Inspect the rear axle hub bearing looseness Rear Axle Hub.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

42. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (for LH Side)

(a) Inspect the rear axle hub bearing runout Rear Axle Hub.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

43. INSTALL REAR DISC (for LH Side)

(a) Install the rear disc to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH Reassembly.

(b) Install the rear disc to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly RH.

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side Reassembly.

44. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) Replacement

45. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side) Installation

46. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for LH Side) Installation

47. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for LH Side) Installation

48. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Installation

49. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Installation

50. INSPECT AND ADJUST TRANSFER OIL (for LH Side) Testing and Inspection

51. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Installation

52. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Installation

53. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK Installation

54. INSTALL REAR WHEELS (for LH Side)

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

55. INSTALL REAR WHEEL (for RH Side)

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

56. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Rear Wheel Alignment

57. CHECK FOR REAR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (for LH Side)

Test Mode Procedure