Rear

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
a) Remove the brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 47 Nm (475 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.)
b) Support the brake caliper securely.





3. 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.
b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)





5. 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.

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER





a) Loosen the 3 nuts.

Torque:
Nut A (Reused nut): 196 Nm (2,000 kgf-cm, 145 ft. lbs.)
Nut A (New nut): 255 Nm (2,600 kgf-cm, 188 ft. lbs.)
Nut B: 181 Nm (1,850 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
^ After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.
^ If reusing the 2 nuts A, coat the nut's threads with engine oil.





b) Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the strut rod from the rear axle carrier.

NOTICE: Do not turn the nut.

Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
c) Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
d) Remove the nut, washer and bolt and disconnect the No. 1 and No. 2 lower suspension arm from the rear axle carrier.
e) Remove the rear axle carrier.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal and rear wheel alignment.