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10. REMOVE STRUT ROD
Remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
Torque: 184 NVm (1,880 kgfVcm, 136 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolts.
11. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.1
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable
bracket.
(b) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and subframe.
(c) Remove the nut, adjusting cam and disconnect the lower
suspension arm No.1.
Torque: 184 NVm (1,880 kgfVcm, 136 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
12. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.2
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the shock absorber
from the lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 137 NVm (1,400 kgfVcm, 101 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from
the lower suspension arm No.2.
Torque: 74 NVm (750 kgfVcm, 54 ftVlbf)
(c) Loosen the nut.
Torque: 150 NVm (1,525 kgfVcm, 110 ftVlbf)
(d) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm No.2 from
the axle carrier.
SST 09610±20012
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint bolt.
(e) Remove the nut. SA±40
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
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13. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER
(a) Remove the nut.
Torque: 108 NVm (1,100 kgfVcm, 80 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from the
axle carrier.
SST 09628±62011
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust boot.
(c) Remove the rear axle carrier.
14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM NO.1
(a) Remove the nut.
Torque: 59 NVm (600 kgfVcm, 43 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm No.1 from
the axle carrier.
SST 09610±20012
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust boot.
INSTALLATION HINT: Before install the suspension arm
No.1, install the axle carrier to the vehicle.
AXLE HUB DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR
Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
2. REMOVE AXLE HUB FROM AXLE CARRIER
(a) Mount the axle carrier in a vise.
HINT: Use a set of soft jaws in the vise to protect the axle
carrier.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the vise too tight.
(b) Using SST, remove the axle hub.
SST 09520±00031
(c) Remove the backing plate.
(d) Using SST, remove the outside inner race from the axle hub.
SST 09608±12010 (09608±00080),
09950±40010
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUBSA±41
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3. REMOVE OIL SEALS
Using SST, remove the inner and outer oil seals.
SST 09308±00010
4. REMOVE BEARING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Place the inner race (inside) to the bearing.
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09608±12010 (09608±00020, 09608±00060)
AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL NEW BEARING
(a) Using SST, install the bearing to the axle carrier.
SST 09527±17011, 09608±32010
NOTICE: If the inner races come loose from the bearing
outer race, be sure to install them on the same side as be-
fore.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
2. INSTALL OIL SEAL (Outer)
(a) Place the inner race (outside).
(b) Using SST and hammer, tap in a new oil seal until it is flush
with end surface of the carrier.
SST 09608±32010
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
(c) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
3. INSTALL AXLE HUB
(a) Temporarily install the backing plate with the hexagon bolt.
(b) Place the inner race (inside).
(c) Using SST and a press, install the axle hub.
SST 09608±12010 (09608±00020, 09608±00060),
09608±32010 SA±42
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUB
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4. INSTALL OIL SEAL (Inner)
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
SST 09223±15020
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
(b) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
5. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020, 09608±06160)
HINT: Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust
deflector and carrier.
HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
(See page SA±38)
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT
Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
SST 09628±10011
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT
(a) Install washer and nut to a new hub bolt, as shown in the
illustration.
(b) Turn the wheel nut to pull the hub bolt through until the
underside of the hub bolt head touches the axle hub.
5. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER
(See page SA±35)
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE HUBSA±43
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
09240±00020 Wire Gauge Set
(09242±00080) Wire Gauge
09521±24010 Drive Shaft Boot Clamping Tool
09726±10010 Lower Suspension Arm Bushing
Remover & Replacer
(09726±00030) Spacer
Drive shaft inboard joint
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
09905±00012 Snap Ring No. 1 ExpanderFor removing and installing
snap ring
EQUIPMENT
Torque wrench
LUBRICANT
Item Capacity Classification
Outboard Joint
100±105 g
(0.22±0.23 lb, 3.5±3.7 oz.)
Inboard Joint
100±105 g
(0.22±0.23 lb, 3.5±3.7 oz.)
End cover
50±55 g
(0.11±0.12 lb, 1.8±1.9 oz.)
SA±44± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
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SSM (SPECIAL SERVICE MATERIALS)
08826±00801 Seal Packing 1121,
THREE BOND 1121 or equivalent
(FIPG)
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFTSA±45
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
COMPONENTS
SA±46± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal.
(See page BR±62)
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. DISCONNECT EXHAUST PIPE MOUNTING
(a) Remove the 2 exhaust pipe support rings.
(b) Support the exhaust pipe securely.
(c) Remove the 2 exhaust pipe support O±rings.
3. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK CAP AND LOCK NUT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
(b) While depressing the brake pedal, remove the nut.
Torque: 289 NVm (2,950 kgfVcm, 213 ftVlbf)
4. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BRACE
Remove the 4 bolts and lower suspension arm brace.
Torque: 18 NVm (180 kgfVcm, 13 ftVlbf)
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear shaft.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch to mark the matchmarks.
Use paint, etc.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon bolts
and 2 washers while depressing the brake pedal.
Torque: 83 NVm (850 kgfVcm, 61 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: Apply a light coat of engine oil on the
threads of the bolts.
(c) Disconnect the inboard joint from the differential side gear
shaft.
(d) Hold the inboard joint side of the drive shaft so that the
outboard joint side does not bend too much.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFTSA±47