Installation [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

1. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque: 290 N*m (2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   While keeping the bolts from rotating, tighten the nuts.

   HINT: 

   Insert the bolts from the rear of the vehicle.

1. Connect the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (outer side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.
   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

   HINT: 

   Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle.

1. Connect the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (outer side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.
   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

   HINT: 

   Insert the bolt from the rear of the vehicle.

1. Temporarily tighten the rear strut rod assembly (rear side) to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

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   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

   HINT: 

   Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle.

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1. Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, placing a wooden block under it to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (inner side) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.

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   *1	Wooden Block

   WARNING:

   Do not jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

   NOTE:

   • When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
   • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

1. Fully tighten the bolt.

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   Torque: 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

1. Fully tighten the bolt.

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   Torque: 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

1. Fully tighten the bolt.

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   Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

(Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - ] )

HINT: 

It is necessary to install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly when installing the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

(Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2014 - ] )

Torque: 103 N*m (1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

(Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ] )

(Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [10/2015 - ] )