Removal And Installation

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

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the rear upper arm mounting bolt and then remove the rear upper arm.
Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the upper arm in no-load condition.
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).

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Remove the wheel speed sensor cable bracket.
Tightening torque:

6.8 - 10.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb-ft)

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Remove the parking brake cable from the rear caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "REAR DISC BRAKE ")
Loosen the wheel speed sensor cable bracket nut and then separate the cables from the trailing arm.
Tightening torque:

6.8 - 10.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 - 7.9 lb-ft)

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Remove the parking brake cable bracket (A) and then separate the cables from the trailing arm.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the frame by loosening the bolt.
Tightening torque:

58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb-ft)

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Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm from the frame.
Tightening torque:

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

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Remove the main muffler.
("Refer to Engine Mechanical System - MUFFLER ")
After setting a jack, loosen the bolts and then remove the rear cross member.
Tightening torque:

156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb-ft)

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Remove the rear shock absorber.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ")
Remove the rear lower arm.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "REAR LOWER ARM ")
Remove the rear upper arm.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "REAR UPPER ARM ")
Remove the rear assist arm.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "REAR ASSIST ARM ")
Remove the rear carrier assembly.
(Refer to Driveshaft and Axle - "REAR HUB - CARRIER ")
Remove the rear stabilizer bar.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "REAR STABILIZER BAR ")
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the wheel Alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")