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STABILIZER BAR
COMPONENTS
SA±32± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSION
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STABILIZER BAR AND LINK REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE BOTH STABILIZER BAR LINKS
Remove the nuts and stabilizer bar links from the stabilizer
bar and the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 74 NVm (750 kgfVcm, 54 ftVlbf)
HINT: If the ball joint stud turns together with the nut, use a
hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
4. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR
(a) Remove the left and right apron seal set bolts.
(b) Remove the 4 bracket bolts and the stabilizer bar with the
cushions and brackets.
Torque: 18 NVm (180 kgfVcm, 13 ftVlbf)
5. REMOVE CUSHIONS AND BRACKETS
INSTALLATION HINT: Install the cushion to the outside of the
line.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSIONSA±33
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STABILIZER BAR LINK INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before
installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously one turn
every 2±4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Torque (turning):
0.05±1.0 NVm (0.5±10 kgfVcm, 0.4±8.7 in.Vlbf)
If not within specification, replace the stabilizer bar link. SA±34
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSION
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REAR AXLE HUB
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
09223±15030 Oil Seal & Bearing ReplacerOil seal (inner) installation
09308±00010 Oil Seal PullerOil seal removal
09520±00031 Rear Axle Shaft Puller
09527±17011 Rear Axle Shaft Bearing RemoverAxle bearing installation
09608±12010 Front Hub & Drive Pinion Bearing
Replacer Set
(09608±00020) Remover & Replacer Handle
(09608±00060) Drive Pinion Front Bearing Cup
Replacer
(09608±00080) Replacer
09608±32010 Steering Knuckle Oil Seal
Replacer
09608±35014 Axle Hub & Drive Pinion Bearing
Tool Set
(09608±06020) Handle
(09608±06160 Rear Hub Inner Bearing Cup
ReplacerDust deflector installation
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUBSA±35
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09610±20012 Pitman Arm Puller
09628±10011 Ball Joint PullerHub bolt removal
09628±62011 Ball Joint Puller
09950±40010 Puller B SetAxle bearing inner race (outside)
removal
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
09905±00013 Snap Ring PliersRear axle hub bearing
EQUIPMENT
Dial indicator
Torque wrench
SA±36± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
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REAR AXLE HUB
COMPONENTS
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUBSA±37
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REAR AXLE CARRIER REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and rear wheel alignment.
(See page BR±64 and SA±9)
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle hub.
Torque: 104 NVm (1,065 kgfVcm, 77 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
(c) Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.
(d) Remove the disc.
3. CHECK BACKLASH IN BEARING SHAFT DIRECTION
Place the dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and
check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the bearing. SA±38
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
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4. CHECK AXLE HUB DEVIATION
Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of
the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the axle hub.
5. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Install the disc and brake caliper.
(b) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(c) While depressing the brake pedal, remove the nut.
Torque: 289 NVm (2,950 kgfVcm, 213 ftVlbf)
(d) Remove the brake caliper and disc.
6. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT
(See page SA±46)
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE
(See page BR±35)
8. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and disconnect the ABS speed sensor.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
9. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
(a) Remove the 2 parking brake cable set bolts.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Remove the 2 backing plate set bolts.
Torque: 26 NVm (260 kgfVcm, 19 ftVlbf)
(c) Remove the bolt and shoe guide plate.
Torque: 18 NVm (185 kgfVcm, 13 ftVlbf)
(d) Using a 14 mm hexagon wrench, remove the hexagon bolt.
Torque: 180 NVm (1,825 kgfVcm, 132 ftVlbf)
(e) Slide the backing plate to the outside and disconnect the
parking brake cable.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUBSA±39