Replacing rear axle support (FWD)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove rear WHEELS .
• Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Remove TANK COVER on left and right.

Removal: 

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Press brake pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.

This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.

Remove heat shield (1).

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• Remove all wishbones. Refer to: BOTTOM LEFT WISHBONE , BOTTOM RIGHT WISHBONE , TOP LEFT WISHBONE  and TOP RIGHT WISHBONE .

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Release hollow nut (2).

Detach brake hose (1) on left and right from brake line.

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Only for rear ride height sensor: Disconnect connector (1). Release screw (2).

Remove ride height sensor.

Support rear axle support (1) with workshop jack (2).

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Release screws (1) from rear axle support (2).

Lower rear axle support by approx. 10 cm.

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Release screws (1) from anti-roll bar (2).

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Remove rear axle support.

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Installation: 

Position the rear axle support on the vehicle with the universal lifter.

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Tighten down anti-roll bar (2) with screws (1) on rear axle support.

Tightening torque 33 55 3AZ .

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Tighten down rear axle support (2) with screws (1) on vehicle.

Tightening torque 33 31 1AZ .

Lower workshop jack and put away.

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Only for rear ride height sensor:

Position ride height sensor.

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 37 14 3AZ .

Connect the connector (1).

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Connect brake hose (1) on left and right to brake line.

Tighten down hollow nut (2).

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .

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• Install all wishbones. Refer to: BOTTOM LEFT WISHBONE , BOTTOM RIGHT WISHBONE , TOP LEFT WISHBONE  and TOP RIGHT WISHBONE .

Install heat shield (1).

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Release pedal support.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Vent BRAKE SYSTEM .
• Install TANK COVER on left and right.
• Install EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Install rear WHEELS .
• Perform either KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE .