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Axle Beam Replacement

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the rear hub bearing unit (see HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT  ).
  4. Remove the parking brake cable bracket (left side) (A), the brake line bracket (right side), and the parking brake cable (B) from the axle beam.
    Fig 1: Parking Brake Cable Bracket, Brake Line Bracket & Parking Brake Cable With Torque Specifications
    G05959108Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the brake line (A) from the wheel cylinder (B), and plug the line with a shop towel.
    Fig 2: Brake Line, Wheel Cylinder & Backing Plate With Torque Specifications
    G05959109Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the backing plate (C) with the brake shoes assembly from the spindle.
  7. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) and the wheel speed sensor stay (B) from the axle beam (C). Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 3: Wheel Speed Sensor, Wheel Speed Sensor Stay & Axle Beam With Torque Specifications
    G05959110Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the rear spring (see SPRING REPLACEMENT  ).
  9. Disconnect the brake hose (A) from both sides of the brake line (B), then remove the brake line by removing the brake hose clip (C).
    NOTE:
    • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
    • Plug the end of a hose and joints to prevent spilling brake fluid.
    • During installation, install new brake hose clips.
      Fig 4: Brake Hose, Brake Line & Brake Hose Clip With Torque Specifications
      G05959111Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Place a floor jack under the lower spring seat (A) on both sides of the axle beam (B), and support it by raising the floor jack. Do not place the floor jack under the center of the axle beam.
    Fig 5: Lower Spring Seat & Axle Beam With Torque Specifications
    G05959112Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the axle beam mounting bolts (C) on both sides.
    NOTE: Use new axle beam mounting bolts during reassembly.
  12. Lower the jack slowly, then remove the axle beam.
  13. Install the axle beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • First install all the components, and lightly tighten the bolts, and place a jack under the lower spring seat of the axle beam on both sides, then raise the suspension to load with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening to the specified torque values.
    • After installing the brake hose, the brake line, and the parking brake cable, check for interference and twisting of other parts.
    • Before installing the brake drum, clean the mating surfaces of the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake drum.
    • After installing, fill the reservoir with new brake fluid, and bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
    • Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
    • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake drum and the inside of the wheel.
  14. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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