Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire(A) from rear hub.

Tightening torque :
88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb-ft)





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.

3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque :
49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.1 - 43.3 lb-ft)




4. Remove the split pin(A), then remove castle nut(B) and washer(C) from the front hub under applying the break.

Tightening torque :
200 - 280 N.m (20.0 - 28.0 kgf.m, 144.6 - 202.5 lb-ft)





CAUTION:
The washer (B) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle nut (A) and split pin (C).




5. Remove the rear break lining .
6. Loosen the trailing arm mount bolt & nut and than remove the trailing arm (A).

Tightening torque :
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)




7. Loosen the assist arm mount nut and than disconnect the assist arm(A).








8. Remove lower arm mount bolt(A) and than remove the lower arm(B).

Tightening torque :
140 - 160 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7 lb-ft)




9. Remove the wheel speed sensor(A).

Tightening torque :
6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)




10. Loosen the brake cable mount nuts and than remove the brake cable(A).




11. Loosen the upper arm(A) link mount bolt & nut and then remove the carrier assembly(B).

Tightening torque :
78.5 - 88.3 N.m (8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.1 lb-ft)




12. Push the rear axle carrier (A) outward and separate the driveshaft (B) from the axle hub.




13. Remove driveshaft (A)from differential after loosen bolt(6ea).

Tightening torque :
8.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.9 - 1.0 kgf.m, 6.5 - 7.2 lb-ft)





CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar(A) being careful not to damage the differential and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar(A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
- Plug the hole of the differential case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the driveshaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the differential case.
- Do not take the drive shaft a part. Please, replace drive shaft with assembly.

14. Installation is the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

1. Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
2. Check the ball joint for wear and damage.
3. Check the splines for wear and damage.
4. Check the dynamic damper for cracks, wear and position.




5. Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.