INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
PROCEDURE
1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt and nut. NOTICE:
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(b) Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the nut.
NOTICE:
Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.
(c) Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
150 N·m {1530 kgf·cm, 111 ft·lbf}
2. INSTALL FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET
(a) Install the flexible hose bracket to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.
Torque:
29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
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4. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
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5. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING
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6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
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7. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.
Torque:
73 N·m {744 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
8. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
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9. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) with the bolt.
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10. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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11. INSTALL REAR BRAKE
(a) Install the rear brake to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the nut.
Torque:
140 N·m {1428 kgf·cm, 103 ft·lbf}
12. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
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13. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
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14. CONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR
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15. INSTALL REAR DISC
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16. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
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17. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
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18. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
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19. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
(b) Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install the rear axle shaft nut.
Torque:
216 N·m {2203 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Stake the rear axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
HINT:
Depress the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.
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20. INSPECT AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
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21. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
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22. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the nut.
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23. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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24. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
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WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk is dangerous. The person in the luggage compartment/trunk could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate/trunk lid open