Rear Axle Beam Component Overview
Rear Axle Beam Component Overview
• Axle beam and stub axle must not be welded or straightened.
1 Axle beam
• Assembly surface and threaded holes for stub axle must be free of paint and dirt
2 Base plate
Material: zinc
• Check base plate for damage
3 Coil spring
4 Spring seat
5 Hex bolt
• M10 x 35
• Tightening specification => [ Shock Absorber ] Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
• Always replace
Thread can be repaired using Heli-Coil(R) thread insert when thread of weld nut is damaged.
Repair thread in longitudinal member => [ Longitudinal Member Threads, Servicing ] Front Suspension.
6 Shock absorber
7 Hex bolt
• M10 x 75
• Tightening specification => [ Shock Absorber ] Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
• Always replace
8 Hex nut
• Always replace
• Axle beam must be in center position when tightening nut.
It is recommended that a second person put weight on rear of vehicle during tightening
9 Socket head bolt
• M6 x 16
• Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
10 ABS wheel speed sensor
11 Stub axle
• Straightening work prohibited.
• Thread-cutting prohibited.
12 Stone impact protection plate
13 Phillips-head screw
14 Brake disc
15 Dust cap
• Always replace after removal
• Pressing off and driving in => [ Wheel Bearing and Hub Unit ] Wheel Bearing and Hub Unit.
An appropriate seal can only be achieved with a new dust cap.
16 Self-locking 12 point nut
• M20 x 1.5
• Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
• Always replace
17 Wheel hub with wheel bearing
• Always replace after removal
Wheel bearing and wheel hub are installed together in one housing.
This wheel bearing/wheel hub unit is maintenance-free and adjustment free. It is not possible to adjust or service the unit.
18 Hex bolt
• M10 x 32
• Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
• Always replace
19 Cover plate
20 Bracket for parking brake cable
21 Parking brake cable
22 Hex bolt
• M10 x 35
• Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
• Always replace
• Do not loosen rear axle when removing if possible
Thread can be repaired using Heli-Coil(R) thread insert when thread of weld nut is damaged.
Repair thread in longitudinal member => [ Longitudinal Member Threads, Servicing ] Front Suspension.
23 Self-locking hex nut
• M12 x 1.5
• Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
• Always replace
• Axle beam must be in horizontal position (non load-bearing condition) when tightening nut.
24 Hex bolt
• Always replace after removal
25 Mounting bracket for rear axle
• After installing, check path of rear axle, adjust if necessary
• Do not loosen rear axle when removing if possible
26 Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
Distinguishing characteristic to bonded rubber bushing => [ (Item 27) Bonded rubber bushing ] : The hydraulic bonded rubber bushing has a bulge - arrow - pointing toward vehicle exterior.
If bushing leaks it must be replaced
• Removing and installing => [ Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushings ] Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushings.
27 Bonded rubber bushing
• Removing and installing:
• Left side: => [ Left Bonded Rubber Bushings ] Left Bonded Rubber Bushings.
• Right side: => [ Right Bonded Rubber Bushings ] Right Bonded Rubber Bushings.
28 Bracket for parking brake cable
29 Bolt
• M8 x 25
• Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.
• Always replace
30 Vibration shock absorber
• Always replace