Repair Procedures: Removal
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from front hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
- Remove the brake caliper from the torsion beam axle.
(Refer to Brake System - "REAR DISC BRAKE ")
- Remove the rear hub carrier.
(Refer to Driveshaft and axle - "REAR HUB - CARRIER ")
- Loosen the bolt & nut and then disconnect the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle.
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the coil spring.
- Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
- Remove the wheel speed sensor cable bracket (A) and parking brake cable bracket (B).
- Remove the torsion beam axle stay mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B) and then removing the torsion beam axle.
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the torsion beam axle stay (A).
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)