Installation [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

1. Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
   NOTE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

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2. Using SST, install a new lower control arm pin to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
   • SST: 09650-17011 

1. Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
   NOTE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

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2. Using a brass bar and a hammer, push out the bushing until it is positioned as shown in the illustration.

   HINT: 

   Pushing out the bushing makes it easier to install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

3. Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the spacer and nut (A).
   NOTE:

   Fully tighten the nut (A) after stabilizing the suspension.

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4. Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.
   NOTE:

   • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
   • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
   • Fully tighten the bolt (B) after stabilizing the suspension.
5. Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt (C) and nut.
   NOTE:

   • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
   • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
   • Fully tighten the bolt (C) after stabilizing the suspension.
6. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly with the 2 bolts (D).

   Torque: 147 N.m (1499 kgf/cm, 108 ft.lbf) 

7. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [11/2023 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [11/2023 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

1. Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the 3 bolts.

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   Bolt (A) 

   Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf/cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

   Bolt (B) 

   Torque: 8.5 N.m (87 kgf/cm, 75 in.lbf) 

2. Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

   Torque: 15 N.m (153 kgf/cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

3. Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the rear skid control sensor.
4. Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the parking brake actuator assembly.

1. Install the rear flexible hose to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt.

   Torque: 18.8 N.m (192 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

1. Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
   NOTE:

   • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new rear drive shaft assembly.
   • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
2. Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, temporarily install the rear axle shaft nut.

   Torque: 294 N.m (2998 kgf/cm, 217 ft.lbf) 

   HINT: 

   Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from rotating.

3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

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Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

1. Install the rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

   Torque: 110 N.m (1122 kgf/cm, 81 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

1. Install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the nut.

   Torque: 135 N.m (1377 kgf/cm, 100 ft.lbf) 

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1. Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) with the bolt.

   Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2022 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2022 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2022 - ]

1. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
2. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly to the reservoir bracket with the bolt and nut.

   Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf/cm, 80 in.lbf) 

3. Engage the clamp to install the wire harness to the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly.
4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

   Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2019 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2023 - ]

5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY).
6. Depress the brake pedal and release it.
7. Clear the DTCs.

   Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2019 - ]

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [09/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2024 - ]

for HV Model: Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [12/2019 - 11/2023] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2023 - ]

for Gasoline Model: Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [12/2019 - 11/2023] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2023 - ]