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 rear brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "REAR DISC BRAKE ")
- Remove the under cover (A).
- Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)