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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
(See page BR±62 and SA±4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 NVm (1,200 kgfVcm, 87 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from the
steering knuckle.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and disconnect the wire harness clamp
to prevent the wire harness being damaged when removing
or installing the through bolt.
4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
5. LH side only.
MOVE WASHER TANK
(a) Remove the 2 washer tank set bolts.
(b) Move the washer tank from the body.
6. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) R e m o v e t h e b o l t a n d n u t a n d d i s connect the upper
suspension arm from the subframe.
Torque: 164 NVm (1,670 kgfVcm, 121 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(b) Support the upper suspension arm securely. SA±22
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSION
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UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
(See page BR±62 and SA±4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 NVm (1,200 kgfVcm, 87 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS CLAMP
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from the
steering knuckle.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and wire harness clamp to prevent the
wire harness being damaged when removing or installing the
through bolt.
4. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the cotter pin and the nut.
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from the
steering knuckle.
SST 09628±62011
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
6. LH side only:
MOVE WASHER TANK
(a) Remove the 2 washer tank set bolts.
(b) Move the washer tank away from the body.
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSIONSA±27
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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
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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 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
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(e) Using a hammer, lightly tap the end of the drive shaft,
disengage the axle hub and remove the drive shaft.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boots and speed
sensor rotor of the drive shaft, and oil seal of the axle
hub.
INSTALLATION NOTICE: Make sure the outboard joint
side of the drive shaft does not bend too much.
REAR DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY
1. CHECK DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Check that operation of the joint is smooth within the sliding
region in the axial direction.
HINT: If a large angle is used for the cross±groove type joint,
the joint will feel like it is catching, but this does not indicate
an abnormality.
(b) Check that the boots are not cracked, damaged or leaking.
(c) Check that there are no scratches on the speed sensor rotor.
2. REMOVE END COVER
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the end cover.
(b) Use bolts, nuts and washers to keep the inboard joint
together.
NOTICE: Tighten the bolt by hand to avoid scratching the
flange surface.
3. REMOVE BOOT CLAMPS
Using a side cutter or pliers, remove the clamps.
4. REMOVE INBOARD JOINT
(a) Place matchmarks on the inboard joint and drive shaft.
NOTICE: Do not punch the marks.
(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring. SA±48
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DRIVE SHAFT
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UPPER SUSPENSION ARM 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±62 and SA±9)
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(See page SA±46)
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle
carrier.
Torque: 104 NVm (1,065 kgfVcm, 77 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from the
axle carrier.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor wire
harness clamp from the upper suspension arm.
5. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the nut from the upper suspension arm.
Torque: 109 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 cover.
(c) Remove the bolts, nuts and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 164 NVm (1,670 kgfVcm, 121 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolt and nut. SA±90
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR SUSPENSION