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Repair Procedures: Removal

  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 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).
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  3. Remove the rear brake caliper.

    (Refer to Brake System - "REAR DISC BRAKE ")

  4. Remove the under cover (A).
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  5. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
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  6. Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the rear wheel speed sensor cable bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)

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  7. Loosen the bolt (A) and then remove the trailing arm from the body.

    Tightening torque: 

    117.7 - 137.3 N.m (12.0 - 14.0 kgf.m, 86.8 - 101.3 lb-ft)

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  8. Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the body by loosening the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

    49.0 - 63.7 N.m (5.0 - 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 - 47.0 lb-ft)

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  9. After setting a jack, loosen the bolts and then remove the rear cross member.

    Tightening torque 

    Cross member mounting bolts and nut: 

    176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 b-ft)

    Sub frame stay mounting bolt: 

    44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 43.4 lb-ft)

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