Installation

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER: INSTALLATION

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque : 290 Nm (2957 kgf-cm, 214 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Connect the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (outer side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

NOTICE:
When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

HINT
Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle.

3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Installation

4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

(a) Temporarily tighten the rear strut rod assembly (rear side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.





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

HINT
Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle.

5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY Installation

6. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE Installation

7. INSTALL REAR DISC Installation

8. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG Installation

9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

(a) Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, placing a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (inner side) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.





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

NOTICE:
* When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
* Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

11. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Fully tighten the bolt.





Torque : 100 Nm (1020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf)

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

12. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Fully tighten the bolt.





Torque : 100 Nm (1020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf)

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

13. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

(a) Fully tighten the bolt





Torque : 80 Nm (816 kgf-cm, 59 ft-lbf)

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

14. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

Installation

HINT
It is necessary to install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly when installing the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

15. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

Adjustments

16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque : 103 Nm (1049 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

17. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Rear Wheel Alignment

18. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZE (w/ Height Control Sensor)

Initialization

19. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ Height Control Sensor)

Adjustments

20. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

Test Mode Procedure