Installation [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

1. Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly with the 4 bolts.

   Torque: 90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 

1. Align the shaft splines and drive shaft to the axle hub and bearing assembly.
2. Install the axle hub and bearing to the rear axle carrier with the 4 bolts.

   Torque: 90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot and speed sensor rotor.

1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
   NOTE:

   • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
   • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install a new axle shaft nut.

   Torque: 216 N*m (2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT: 

   Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

See step  4

See step  5

1. Connect the connector.

1. Install the rear speed sensor to the rear axle carrier with the bolt.

   Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

1. Connect the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 88 N*m (897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf) 

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1. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2012 - ]

Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2012 - 08/2017] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2017 - ]

Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [08/2016 - ]