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 rear upper arm mounting bolt and then remove the rear upper arm (A).
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 the upper arm in no-load condition.
- Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm with the frame.
Tightening torque:
98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb-ft)
- 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)
- Loosen the bolt & nut then remove the rear upper arm with the sub frame.
Tightening torque:
137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb-ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.