Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
Remove the rear brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "REAR BRAKE CALIPER ")

NOTE: Fix the caliper assembly with a wire.
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
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Tightening torque:

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

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Disconnect the EPB connector (A). (EPB type only)

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By hammering on a chisel, unlock the driveshaft lock hub nut caulking.

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NOTE: If there is screw thread (A) on the end of the nut, unlock the caulking by using a chisel and then loosen the nut to prevent damaging driveshaft screw thread.

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Remove the caulking nut (A) from the rear axle.

Tightening torque:

274.6 - 294.2 N.m (28.0 - 30.0 kgf.m, 202.5 - 217.0 lb.ft)

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The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one. When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.

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When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.

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Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.

If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.

Caulking depth (A): 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

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Loosen the rear lower arm mounting bolt and nut from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7 lb.ft)

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Loosen the rear assist arm mounting bolt and nut from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7 lb.ft)

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Loosen the rear upper arm mounting bolt and nut from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7 lb.ft)

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Loosen the rear trailing arm mounting bolt and nut from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7 lb.ft)

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Separate the driveshaft from the front axle hub by using the SST (09517-4E000).
Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Removing the driveshaft, do not force pull or over deflect the axle.
Remove the rear axle.

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