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)
NOTE:- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
- Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the rear lower arm.
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
- Loosen the nut and then remove the rear stabilizer link (A).
Tightening torque:
58.8 - 78.5 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kgf.m, 43.4 - 57.9 lb-ft)
NOTE:- When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:
137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)
NOTE:- Set up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove it in no-load condition.
- Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear lower arm (A) from the rear cross member.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 117.7 N.m (11.0 - 12.0 Kgf.m, 79.6 - 86.8 lb-ft)
- Remove the stabilizer link from the rear lower arm.
Tightening torque:
19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 Kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb-ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "ALIGNMENT ")