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E: INSTALLATION
1) Install strut mount cap.
2) Tighten self-locking nut used to secure strut mount to
vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
NOTE:
Tighten strut mount and cap as a unit.
Tightening torque:
20±6 N⋅m (2.0±0.6 kg-m, 14.5±4.3 ft-lb)
3) Tighten bolts securing rear strut to housing.
Tightening torque:
196
+39
10N⋅m (20.0+4.0
1.0kg-m, 145+29
7ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
4) Models with rear disc brakes:
Tighten brake hose union bolt on brake caliper.
Tightening torque:
18±3 N⋅m (1.8±0.3 kg-m, 13.0±2.2 ft-lb)
Models with rear drum brakes:
Connect brake hose to brake pipe.
Tightening torque:
15
+3
2N⋅m (1.5+0.3
0.2kg-m, 10.8+2.2
1.4ft-lb)
5) Insert brake hose clip between brake hose and lower
side of strut.
CAUTION:
Check that hose clip is positioned properly.
Check brake hose for twisting, or excessive tension.
Models equipped with A.B.S.:
Do not subject A.B.S. sensor harness to excessive ten-
sion.
6) Be sure to bleed air from brake system.
7) Lower vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque:
88±10 N⋅m (9±1 kg-m, 65±7 ft-lb)
8) Sedan:
Install rear seat backrest and rear seat cushion.
Wagon:
Install strut cap of rear quarter trim.
NOTE:
Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
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1) Install transverse link ball joint to housing.
Tightening torque:
44±6 N⋅m (4.5±0.6 kg-m, 32.5±4.3 ft-lb)
2) While aligning alignment mark on camber adjusting bolt
head, connect housing and strut.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
147±15 N⋅m (15±1.5 kg-m, 108±11 ft-lb)
3) Install speed sensor and harness on housing (only
vehicle equipped with A.B.S.).
4) Install disc rotor on hub.
5) Install disc brake caliper on housing.
Tightening torque:
59±10 N⋅m (6±1 kg-m, 43±7 ft-lb)
6) Install front drive shaft.
7) Connect stabilizer link.
G4M0236
8) Install tie-rod end ball joint on housing knuckle arm.
Tightening torque:
27.0±2.5 N⋅m (2.75±0.25 kg-m, 19.9±1.8 ft-lb)
G4M0237
9) While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut and lock
it securely.
Tightening torque:
186±20 N⋅m (19±2 kg-m, 137±14 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Use a new axle nut.
Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on
vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with
ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be
damaged.
Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do
not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
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1. Front Axle
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E: INSTALLATION
1) Connect rear housing assembly and strut assembly.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
147±15 N⋅m (15±1.5 kg-m, 108±11 ft-lb)
2) Fit BJ (bell joint) to rear housing splines.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip.
G4M0245
3) Connect rear housing assembly to lateral link assembly.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
137±20 N⋅m (14±2 kg-m, 101±14 ft-lb)
G4M0246
4) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
Use a new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
98—127 N⋅m (10—13 kg-m, 72—94 ft-lb)
5) Connect parking brake cable to parking brake.
Disc brake: Perform steps 6) through 8).
6) Install disc rotor on rear housing assembly.
G4M0240
7) Install disc brake caliper on back plate.
Tightening torque:
52±6 N⋅m (5.3±0.6 kg-m, 38.3±4.3 ft-lb)
G4M0266
8) Install rear speed sensor to back plate (only vehicle
equipped with A.B.S.).
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2. Rear Axle (AWD Model)
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G4M0216
8) Remove front drive shaft assembly. If it is hard to
remove, use ST1 and ST2.
ST1 926470000 AXLE SHAFT PULLER
ST2 927140000 PLATE
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage oil seal lip when removing
front drive shaft.
When front drive shaft is to be replaced, also replace
inner oil seal.
2. REAR DRIVE SHAFT
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Lift-up vehicle, and remove rear wheel cap and wheels.
CAUTION:
Be sure to loosen and retighten axle nut after remov-
ing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule may
damage wheel bearings.
3) Unlock axle nut.
4) Loosen axle nut using a socket wrench.
CAUTION:
Do not remove axle nut.
5) Remove A.B.S. sensor clamps and parking brake cable
bracket.
6) Remove bolts which secure lateral link assembly to rear
housing.
CAUTION:
Discard old self-locking nut. Replace with a new one.
7) Remove bolts which secure trailing link assembly to
rear housing.
CAUTION:
Discard old self-locking nut. Replace with a new one.
8) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower from cross-
member (4 door model only).
G4M0994
9) Remove DOJ from rear differential using ST.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
CAUTION:
Do not remove circlip attached to inside of differential.
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4. Front and Rear Drive Shafts
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6. Replacement of Rear DOJ and BJ
Boots
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2) Lift-up vehicle, and remove rear wheel cap and wheels.
NOTE:
Axle nut need not be removed.
3) Remove A.B.S. sensor clamps and parking brake cable
bracket.
4) Disconnect stabilizer link from lateral link.
5) Remove bolts which secure lateral link assembly to rear
housing.
6) Remove bolts which secure trailing link assembly to
rear housing.
7) Remove crossmember reinforcement lower from cross-
member (4 door model only).
G4M0994
8) Remove DOJ from rear differential using ST.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
NOTE:
The side spline shaft circlip comes out together with the
shaft.
G4M0995
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage side bearing retainer. Always
use bolt as shown in figure, as supporting point for ST
during removal.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install DOJ and BJ boots to drive shaft.
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B4M0549A
2) Using ST, install DOJ into differential.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
B4M0550A
3) Insert DOJ spline end into bore of side oil seal, and
remove ST.
CAUTION:
Do not allow DOJ splines to damage side oil seal.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
G3M0050
4) Align DOJ and differential splines.
5) Push housing to insert DOJ into differential.
NOTE:
Make sure DOJ is inserted properly.
CAUTION:
Discard old self-locking nut. Replace with a new one.
6) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link
assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.
7) Connect rear housing assembly to lateral link assembly,
and tighten self-locking nut.
8) Connect stabilizer link to lateral link.
9) Install crossmember reinforcement lower to crossmem-
ber (4 door model only).
10) Install A.B.S. sensor clamps and parking brake cable
bracket.
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14. ABS Sensor
A: REMOVAL
1. FRONT ABS SENSOR
1) Disconnect front ABS sensor connector located in
engine compartment.
B4M0079A
2) Remove bolts which secure sensor harness to strut.
G4M0451
3) Remove bolts which secure sensor harness to body.
G4M0443
4) Remove bolts which secure front ABS sensor to
housing, and remove front ABS sensor.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage pole piece located at tip of
the sensor and teeth faces during removal.
Do not pull sensor harness during removal.
5) Remove front disc brake caliper and disc rotor from
housing after removing front tire.
6) Remove front drive shaft and housing and hub assem-
bly.
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B4M1222
E: INSTALLATION
1) Install ABSCM&H/U.
CAUTION:
Confirm that the specifications of the ABSCM&H/U
conforms to the vehicle specifications.
Tightening torque:
18±5 N⋅m (1.8±0.5 kg-m, 13.0±3.6 ft-lb)
2) Connect brake pipes to their correct ABSCM&H/U con-
nections.
3) Using cable clip, secure ABSCM&H/U harness to
bracket.
4) Connect connector to ABSCM&H/U.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove all foreign matter from inside the
connector before connecting.
Ensure that the ABSCM&H/U connector is securely
locked.
5) Install air intake duct.
6) Connect ground cable to battery.
7) Bleed air from the brake system.
23. ABS Sensor (ABS 5.3i Type)
24. G Sensor (ABS 5.3i Type)
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22. ABS Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (ABSCM&H/U) (ABS 5.3i Type) - 24. G Sensor (ABS 5.3i Type)