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(c) Install and torque a new nut.
Torque: 1,25,O kg-cm (90 ft-tb, 123 N.ml
(d) Stake the nut.
INSTALLATION OF REAR AXLE HUB AND
CARRIER
(See page RA-l2)
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER
(See pages RA-8 and 9l
2. INSTATL REAR AXLE HUB
(a) Install a new O-ring to the axle carrier.
(b) lnstall the axle hub and rear brake assembly with thefour bolts. Torque the bolts.
Torque: 820 kg-cm (59 ft-tb, 80 N.ml
3. CONNECT BRAKE TUBE TO WHEEL CYLINDER
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Torque: 155 kg-cm (t 1 ft-lb, 15 N.m)
4. INSTALL BRAKE DRUM
5. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID ANDBLEED BRAKE SYSTEM (See page BR-7)
6. TOROUE AXLE CARRIER MOUNT BOLTS
(See page RA-111
7. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALTGNMENT {See page RA-3}
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REAR SUSPENSION (FWD}
COMPONENTS
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a@supportNut
@-suspension support
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V-upper
Insurator
CoilSpring
2& 117,241
F-spring Bumper
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@-Lowerrnsurator
Shock AbsorberAssembly
1,45,01105 ,1421
Brake Drumand AxleCarrierAssembly
No. 2 Suspension Arm
No. 1 Bashing No. 1 Suspension Arm
N.ml: Tightening torque
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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension (FWD)RA.l9
Lower Bracket
Suspension
Support
INSTALLATION OF REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. INSTALL SPRING BUMPER, COIL SPRING,
INSULATOR AND SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a) Mount the shock absorber in a vise.
(b) Install the lower insulator to the lower seat of the
shock absorber.
(c) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
ssT 09727 -22032
(d) Align the coil spring end with the lower insulator
hollow and install the coil spring.
(e) lnstall the spring bumper and insulator.
(f) Align the suspension support lower seat hollow and
lower insulater hollow.
(g) Align the suspension support with the piston rod and
install.
(h) Align the suspension support with the shock absor-
ber lower bracket as shown.
(i) Provisionally install a new nut.
2. CONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER TO BODY
Connect the shock absorber with three nuts. Torque the
nuts.
Torque: 240 kg-cm {17 ft-lb, 24 N.m}
3. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER TO AXLE CARRIER
Install the shock absorber with two bolts and two nuts.
Torque the nuts.
Torque: 1,450 kg-cm (105 ft-tb, 142 N.m)
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4. TOROUE NUT HOLDING SUSPENSION SUPPORT TO
SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Torque the nut.
Torque: 500 kg-cm (36 ft-lb, 49 N'ml
(b) Install the dust cover on the suspension support'
5. INSTALL FLEXIBLE HOSE TO SHOCK ABSORBER
BRACKET
6. INSTALL BRAKE TUBE
Torque: 155 kg-cm (1 1 ft-lb, 15 N'm)
7. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID AND
BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM (See page BR-7)
8. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page RA-3)
9. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY BRACKET AND SHOCK
ABSORBER
Suspension Arm
(See page RA-l6)
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION ARM
1. JACK UP VEHICLE
Jack up the vehicle and support the body with stands.
2. REMOVE NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm
to the axle carrier.
(b) Remove the cam and bolt holding the suspension
arm to the body and remove the suspension arm.
NOTE: (1) Remember where the cam plate mark is
when removing the suspension arm.
Ql When removing, loosen the bolt. Do not turn
the cam.
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3. REMOVE NO.l SUSPENSION ARM
(d Remove the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm
to the axle carrier.
(b) Remove the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm
to the body and remove the suspension arm.
REPLACEMENT OF NO.l BUSHING
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST, press out the bushing.
ssT 09726-32010
2. INSTALL BUSHING
Using SST, press in a new bushing.
ssr 09726-32010
CAUTION: Do not use a lubricant when pressing in
the bushing.
INSTALLATION OF SUSPENSION ARM
1. INSTALL NO.l SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Connect the suspension arm to the body with the
bolt and nut. Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: Be sure the lip of the nut is resting on the flange
of the bracket, not over it.
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(d Connect the suspension arm to the axle carrier with
the bolt and nut. Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: When connecting the suspension arm, insert the
lip of the nut into the hole on the suspension.
2. INSTALL NO.2 SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Place the suspension arm in position.
(b) lnstall the cam and bolt holding the suspension arm
to the body. Do not torque the bolt yet.
(c) Align the cam plate mark at the same position it was
before removal.
(d) Install the bolt and nut holding the suspension arm to
the axle carrier. Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: Be sure the lip of the nut is resting on the flange
of the suspension arm, not over it.
3. TOROUE SUSPENSION ARM SETTING BOLTS
(a) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle to stabi-
lize the suspension.
(d Torque the setting bolts with the vehicle weight on
the suspension.
Torque: 89O kg-cm (64 ft-lb, 87 N.ml
4. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALTGNMENT (See page RA-31
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Strut Rod
(See page RA-l61
REMOVAL OF STRUT ROD
1. JACK UP VEHICLE (See page RA-2OI
2. REMOVE STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the bolt and nut holding the strut rod to the
axle carrier.
b) Remove the bolt and nut holding the strut rod to the
body and remove the strut rod.
INSTALLATION OF STRUT ROD
1. INSTALL STRUT ROD
(a) Connect the strut rod to the body with the bolt and
nut Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: Be sure the lip of the nut is resting on the flange
of the bracket.
(b) Connect the strut rod to the axle carrier with the bolt
and nut. Do not torque the bolt yet.
NOTE: When connecting the strut rod, align the lip of
the nut with the groove on the bracket.
2. TOROUE STRUT ROD SETTING BOLTS
(a) Remove the stands and bounce the vehicle to stabil-
ize the suspension.
(b) Torque the setting bolts with the vehicle weight on
the suspension.
Torque: 890 kg-cm (64 ft-lb, 87 N'ml
3. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page RA-31
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WheelBrake Drum
Rear Axle Shaft
Bearing
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O Retainer Casret | |Ilnner Retainerl
REAR AXLE SHAFT (4WD)
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL OF REAR AXLE SHAFT
1. REMOVE WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM
2. REMOVE FOUR BACKING PLATE MOUNTING NUTS
REMOVE REAR AXLE
Using SST, pull out the rear axle.
ssr 09520-ooo31
CAUTION: When pulling out the rear axle, be careful
not to damage the oil seal.